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It’s the Purity, Stupid: Reading Leviticus in Context
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...
Afterlife, Beliefs & Practices, Mourn, Study
What Jews Believe About the Soul
The idea that the soul is the human instrument of spirituality became more prominent over the course of Jewish history.
The Rise of Christianity
Nascent Christianity was one of several apocalyptic Jewish sects active during the Second Temple period.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Live, Study
Exemptions from Military Service in Judaism
An incomplete lifecycle process or an unsuitable attitude may exempt you from service.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Documenting Queer Jews: An Interview with Caryn Aviv
In June 2002, Queer Jews came out in a big way. A collection of essays, memoirs and cultural analysis co-edited ...
Ray Frank
"Latter-day Deborah" challenged the traditional role of Jewish women.
Summer Camp, Life Skills and Confidence
In partnership with The Jewish Week’s “The New Normal” blog, FJC is pleased to present a series of blog posts ...