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Arbitrary Judaism
We grew up with my mother’s special brand of religion: Eccentric Judaism. My two older brothers and I were allowed ...
Here comes the bride. And the caterer. And the florist. And the band.
June is a popular time for Jewish weddings. Being a newlywed myself, we went through all of the traditional aspects ...
How to Mourn Stillbirth and Neonatal Death
New Jewish guidelines for coping with the loss of a child.
Handwritten and Heartfelt
Sending those B'nai Mitzvah thank-you notes is a ritual we shouldn't lose
What Does Mazel Tov Mean?
This popular Jewish phrase of congratulation is a literally a comment on the alignment of the stars.
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Study
Passageless Rites
While some meaningful life events go by without any ritual to mark them, too often rituals take place without the participants experiencing any significant meaning.
Interfaith Marriage Taboo
Should Jewishly-committed single women be encouraged to marry supportive non-Jewish men?
Age of Responsibility
Becoming an adult is a process, but Jewish tradition nevertheless enjoins us to pick a moment to acknowledge the transition.
Invite Only
The High Holidays can prove to be spiritually lacking, particularly for those of us who spend everyday surrounded by Judaism. ...