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What’s Jewish About “The Simpsons”?

Jews & Judaism pervade this classic animated sitcom and its fictional town of Springfield.

Maimonides (Rambam) and His Texts

One of the greatest Jewish scholars of all time, he was both a traditionalist and an innovator.

Jewish Film, 1990-Present

A survey of recent American and International Jewish cinema.

Eating Matzah At the Seder

The bread of poverty has a rich history in Rabbinic literature.

Parashat Ki Tisa: Dancing at Sinai

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...

Three Blessings

Why does the daily liturgy thank God for not making you a Gentile, slave, or a woman?

Every Person is a Tree

The Biblical law protecting fruit trees during war provides an opportunity for Jewish exegetes to reflect on ecology and the wanton destruction of life.

Jewish Feminist Ritual

What makes ceremonies specifically for women unique?

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