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Ancient Israel, Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Bible
These Nine Tombs Have Attracted Jewish Pilgrims for Centuries
Take a look inside the places that Abraham, King David, Queen Esther and other biblical characters are said to have been buried.
Gender & Sexuality, Jewish Texts
LGBTQ Interpretations of Jewish Texts
Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.
How to Navigate High Holiday Morning Services
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services feature many additions that can make the services difficult to follow. Here’s a guide.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
What Maimonides Means to Me
Beyond just his great volume of work, inspiration from the life of the
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Jews & Non-Jews, Study
Historic Jewish Views on Christianity
Theological attitudes toward Christianity have changed over time in response to social and political developments.
Dinner, Eat, Hanukkah Food, Jewish Recipes, Shabbat Dishes, Sukkot/Simchat Torah Food
Brisket-Stuffed Cabbage
Like many other traditional Ashkenazi Jewish foods I didn’t really grow up eating stuffed cabbage. Italian meatballs and sauce on ...
Celebrate, Israel, JOFA's Torch, Pray, Study, Sukkot, Women & Feminism
To Feel More Connected, Get Physically Closer to the Torah
When you see an adorable baby, a stunning gem, or an intricately illustrated medieval Hagaddah, don’t you feel a yearning to ...
Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12: The Death of Moses
The first Torah reading for Simchat Torah