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Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Study
Confronting Mikveh with Honesty
There have been numerous conversations recently about mikveh, tzniut, niddah, and sexual relationships within the Orthodox community. They have spanned ...
A Summary of the Torah
A description of the highlights of the Torah, according to the divisions of the weekly portions.
Pounding on the Gates of Heaven
We have much to lift our spirits and much to concern us in the attention paid to young women laying ...
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Jewish Texts
The Book of First Maccabees
An effort to legitimize the Hasmonean dynasty.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study, Talmud
Rashi’s Commentaries on the Talmud
The beloved Torah commentator also wrote a much-used commentary on the Talmud.
Eat, Jewish Culture, Jewish Recipes, Keeping Kosher
Jewish Recipes
Traditional and Contemporary Jewish Food for Every Occasion.
Desserts, Eat, Hanukkah Food, Holiday Food, Jewish Recipes, Sukkot/Simchat Torah Food
Beer Battered Pumpkin Rings
Hanukkah would have to be my favorite time of year. I was born on the fifth night and I even ...
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Pondering Historical Questions
Rabbi David Ellenson gives a broad historical overview on “How Modernity Changed Judaism�. (Institute for Global Jewish Affairs) A memoir ...