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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.
Challah Recipes, Desserts, Eat, Jewish Recipes
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 ...
Beliefs & Practices, Birth, Live, Newborn Ceremonies, Study
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.