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Conversion History: Late 20th Century
Jewish attitudes toward conversion began to change as spouses of non-Jews remained loyal to Judaism and more converts chose Judaism.
Conversion, JOFA's Torch, Live, Women & Feminism
Navigating Orthodox Conversion with a Feminist Sensibility
I was 75 percent Jewish, I told the Orthodox rabbi, my paternal grandparents and one maternal grandparent were all Jewish. “So, you’re not Jewish,” he replied.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Five Things That Make Us Go Ummm
In the course of our work to create and nurture welcoming, inclusive, Jewish communities, we have the privilege of working ...
Why Jews Read the Song of Songs on Passover
Song of Songs is an erotic poem that compares young love to gazelles frolicking in the field. So why is it read on the holiday of liberation?
Do Jews Believe in Miracles?
From the Bible to the Talmud to the Hasidic masters, miracles are found everywhere in Jewish tradition — but there is no single way to understand them.
Beliefs & Practices, Mysticism
Significant Numbers in Judaism
A look at some numbers — from seven to 18 to 613 — that have Jewish significance.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Early Modern Halachic Texts
An introduction to the works of the aharonim.
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Jews That Rock
If you’ve got a picture of your favorite rock star clipped from a magazine and taped to your wall, chances ...