Tisha B’Av Rituals and Practices

Mourning the destruction of both temples, as well as a number of other Jewish tragedies.

Guided Meditation for the High Holidays

Focusing on the year that's ending.

Educating Against Egypt

Through his experiences with his nephew Lot, Abraham learns valuable parenting skills.

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Delicious Israel

I am headed to Israel today for three glorious weeks of working, traveling and what else: eating.Last summer I was ...

Please Stop Ruining Your Kugel With Cornflakes

Kugel is already the perfect food.

Will the Real Esther Please Stand Up?

The heroine of the Purim story is portrayed in contradictory ways in the biblical book that bears her name.

Invisible Jews on Television

While not made explicit, many characters on television had very Jewish traits.

Why Jews Hope to Live ‘Until 120’

This common Jewish expression is as much about living well as living long.

Contemporary Activism to Save Agunot

An activist for agunot traces her development from demonstrator to promoter of prenuptial agreements that help protect women in the event of a divorce.

The Good Wife: Who You Callin’ Extra?

Matthue Roth worked on the set of the new CBS drama The Good Wife as an extra, and blogged about ...

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