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This Old School Hamantaschen Filling Might Be Our Favorite

In an age when hamantaschen come in every flavor, I'll take simple and classic any day.

Fasting and Asceticism

What is prohibited on Yom Kippur?

What To Do With Michael Jackson’s Kids

It was only a matter of time until a halakhic question would somehow creep into the Michael Jackson madness. In ...

The Nanny

Fran Drescher's show caused controversy for its portrayal of Jews.

Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim?

The long practice of masquerading may have its roots in medieval Italy.

Judaism on Prostitution

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

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 ...

Yom Kippur 2025

In 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 1 and ends at sundown on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Yom Kippur: Rabbinic Development

After the destruction of the second Temple, the focus of the holiday changes.

Symbolic Names

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

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