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Leyning In

Two summers ago I was having a relaxed conversation with Judy Heicklen, the president of JOFA. She mentioned to me ...

Yom Kippur 2016

Click here for more questions and answers about Yom Kippur.When is Yom Kippur?Yom Kippur 2016 begins at sunset on Tuesday, ...

On Simchat Torah, Get Up and Dance with Me!

Being a woman on Simchat Torah is hard for me, but not for the reasons you might think.Maybe I am ...

Abraham’s Blended Family

The relationship between Sarah and Hagar — and their two sons — is more complicated than you think.

This Easy Rice Dish Is a Sephardi Staple

Arroz kon tomat (aka tomato rice) has a long Jewish history.

The New Jewish Family

Adjusting communal structures to match the new realities of the Jewish family will require letting go of a romanticized version of familial reality.

Menarche

This ceremony uses elements of Jewish and other traditions to share a sense of possibility and openness with a newly menstruant girl.

Seitan Brisket

A wonderful vegetarian equivalent to the traditional meal dish.

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