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A Scandalous Theory of Defense and Herschel Grynszpan

At the age of 17, as a refugee from Nazi Germany living illegally in Paris, Herschel Grynszpan saw the world ...

Spiraling Towards Repentance

There are five factors in teshuvah (repentance), each of which can be a starting point for the entire process.

Praying like a Lady

Don’t be mad, but I am ordaining myself as a Hazzanista, which is like a cantor, barista, and fashionista rolled ...

Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat Seder: Part 3

In Jewish mystical thought, the Tu Bishvat seder became a time to atone for sexual impropriety by blessing, eating and meditating on the symbolism of fruit.

Judaism and Policing

Though the Torah commands the appointment of "officers" to uphold the law, Jewish tradition does not recognize crime as a legal category.

A Mexican Jewish Babka is Taking Over Chicago

Jewish classics get Mexican flavors from this new Chicago bakery.

Children’s Album Renews Jewish Ladino Tradition

It was not until she was already on her way to adulthood, that singer Sarah Aroeste discovered the connection between ...

Purim 101

Purim is a joyous holiday that celebrates the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre in ancient Persia.

Melaveh Malkah

Shabbat doesn't have to end when the havdalah candle goes out.

Leviticus 18:1-30: Sexual Conduct

The Torah reading for Yom Kippur afternoon

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