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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 ...

Leon Trotsky

The Jewish renegade socialist.

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.

Eruvin 48

One size does not fit all.

The Rise of Christianity

Nascent Christianity was one of several apocalyptic Jewish sects active during the Second Temple period.

Exemptions from Military Service in Judaism

An incomplete lifecycle process or an unsuitable attitude may exempt you from service.

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 ...

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