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Giving Sensibly

What we can learn from Nadav and Avihu.

Tashlich, the Symbolic Casting Off of Sins

A Rosh Hashanah ritual for the whole family.

I Don’t Go To Brooklyn

Cruising on Fifth Avenue one day, a taxi is hailed by a man standing on the corner. Entering the cab, ...

The Shroud

Simple white shrouds democratize death and protect the poor from embarrassment.

The Karaites: A Medieval Jewish Sect

The Karaites, biblical fundamentalists, challenged the authority of rabbinic Judaism.

Tracing the Jewish History of Tamarind, From India to Syria and Beyond

Tamarind has long been used in Jewish kitchens, and provides a delectable tang to anything it touches.

Nazir 57

Mistaken identity.

The NFL Draft, the Omer, and the Power of Potential

I am a self-confessed football fanatic. From September through January, my Sundays are centered around the performance of the San ...

Bah Humbug and Amazing Grace: Christmas for Jews

“Merry Christmas,” we’ve heard for weeks.For Jews living in predominantly Christian societies, Christmas evokes responses ranging from joy to alienation. ...

Freundel: Not Just an Orthodox Problem

Much has been written about the impact of Rabbi Barry Freundel on the Orthodox world. In a community that sees ...

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