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Sports? I’m More a Fan of Random Jewish Discoveries
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. They had arranged a viewing of ...
Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album: The Jewish Contribution to the ‘Holiday’ Genre (Part 2)
Seth Rogovoy, author of Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Poet, wrote yesterday about Bob Dylan’s Judaism. He is guest-blogging all week ...
Sisterhood is Complicated
Rachel and Leah's complex relationship allows us to imagine new possibilities for strengthening our own relationships.
The Good Book? Well, It’s Okay…
One interesting note about the publicity surrounding The Good Book, Slate editor David Plotz’s chronicle of reading the Bible: it’s ...
Where Childbirth Gets Short Shrift
Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?
Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Study
Singing is a Mitzvah
I have been hiding from the audience my entire life. I am not sure if this is because I have ...
Why the Angel Asks Jacob His Name
By asking Jacob his name, his wrestling adversary challenges him to examine himself.