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Sharing Sorrow, Bringing Hope

Thousands of people had passed by before we managed to gather a minyan (quorum) of ten for the evening prayers. ...

From the Academy: Modern Hebrew Literature

Miryam Segal is Assistant Professor in Hebrew in the Department of Classical, Middle Eastern & Asian Languages & Cultures at ...

Polygamy in Judaism

Once a tolerated and regulated practice, polygamy is virtually unheard of in Jewish life today.

Two Strikes And They’re Out?

Though we may challenge the severity of Moses' and Aaron's punishment, we affirm sacredness by trying to comprehend it.

The Eight Genders in the Talmud

Judaism has recognized nonbinary persons for millennia.

How to Plan a Jewish Wedding

A checklist of 7 things to consider, from clergy to chuppah.

Martyrdom in Judaism

The notion of what constitutes a Jewish martyr has changed significantly since ancient times.

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