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Six Words

Judaism's essential story.

Judaism on Prostitution

Most traditional Jewish sources condemn trafficking and prostitution, but some of the messages are mixed.

Symbolic Names

The name Gershom, and the word for Hebrew, Ivri, carry a message about what it means to be Jewish.

Joseph Soloveitchik

The preeminent figure of American Modern Orthodoxy, the man known as 'the Rav' ordained thousands of rabbis.

How to Make Dabo, the Festive Ethiopian Jewish Bread

A slightly sweet, crumbly bread traditional for Sigd and Shabbat.

Jerusalem, 1995-1996: Eating Standing Up

On Monday, Assaf Gavron wrote about moonlighting as an Israeli mover in New York City. His most recent book, Almost ...

How to Make Your Own Delicious Burgers–and Fancy Toppings–at Home

The hamburger, and definitely the cheeseburger, is arguably the most iconic American food. You would be hard pressed to find ...

Liberal Judaism is Experiencing a Renaissance

Last week, I was having a conversation about the future of Judaism at an informal gathering of Jewish professionals, Jews ...

For Many Jews, This Sour Soup Is the Taste of Shabbat

Kibbe hamda, aka hamud, is filled with flavor and Jewish history.

Memory, Scent, and My Mother

Earlier this week, Molly Birnbaum wrote about her first writing teacher and the scent of Passover. She has been blogging all week ...

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