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Israel, Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Peace and Love
Over the next three days, journalist Simona Fuma will be guest blogging from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. ...
High Holidays for the Secular/Cultural/Spiritual but not Religious/ Jew-ish Jew
To say this year will be a different way to mark the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ...
Why Celibacy Is Not a Jewish Value
This practice is rare in Judaism and goes against the commandment to procreate.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Law, Jews & Non-Jews, Study
What Is Idolatry?
Rejection of "foreign worship" is a primary commandment and central to the Jewish worldview.
Eat Normal Food
We’re closing in on the end of this godforsaken holiday (har!) and I can practically taste the pizza I’ll be ...
Beliefs & Practices, Celebrate
Do Jews Celebrate Birthdays?
While Jewish tradition does not make a big deal of birthdays, there is no problem with celebrating them.
Beliefs & Practices, Israel, Study
What About the Land?
Early rabbinic literature does not devote much attention to the uniqueness of the Land of Israel.
Jewish Culture, Jewish Music, Pray
The Nigun
A mystical musical prayer introduced by Hasidic Judaism.