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How to Greet Someone on Shabbat

Different ways to welcome and part from someone on the Jewish Sabbath — in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and more.

Ask the Expert: Military Funerals

How does a Jewish military funeral work?

Malawach Deli Roll Croissants

Store-bought malawach, a flaky Yemenite flatbread, is the secret to this quick, 5-ingredient take on classic deli roll.

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Challah

The holiday season is sort of a strange time for me. Like many American Jews, I grew up celebrating both ...

Martyrdom in Judaism

The notion of what constitutes a Jewish martyr has changed significantly since ancient times.

Reconstructionist Judaism Offers Egalitarian Divorce Options

In addition to the traditional get (bill of divorce) granted by the husband, Reconstructionism offers a woman-initiated get and a mutual get.

Something Sacred in the Southern Soil

Throughout history, Jews have had many names, including one of my favorites: The People of the Book. We have a ...

The Meaning of Pidyon Haben

Redemption of the first-born son is an act of gratitude and humility.

Armenian, Russian, Mexican and…Jewish

Growing into my Jewish Multicultural heritage and future

Isaiah ben Amoz: Political Prophet (Isaiah: 1-39)

Isaiah's greatness lies not only in his ethical teachings, but in his central involvement — and prophetic intervention — in the political events of his day.

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