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David Ben-Gurion
The first prime minister of the Jewish state.
Israel, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
Open on Shabbat
Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.
Beliefs & Practices, God, Study
Must a Jew Believe in God?
The centrality of God in Judaism may not be as straightforward as you think.
When White Rabbis Talk About Race
White rabbis are talking about race. Over the last few years, sermons about race and racial issues have come to ...
Beliefs & Practices, End of Life, Jewish Bioethics, Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Study
Death vs. Brain Death in Judaism
When someone can be officially determined dead depends on one's interpretation of a key passage in the Talmud.
Harmful & Helpful Gossip
A feminist exploration of traditional teachings on gossip
The Dimensions of Repentance
The link Maimonides found between confession and repentance.
Redefining Modern Dance
New York's 92nd Street YM-YWHA helped broaden American dance to embrace multiculturalism and diversity.
Jewish Culture, Jewish Literature
Jews in Comic Books
How American Jews created the comic book industry.
Can Israel Help American Jews Recall Their Own Forgotten Heroes?
Now that my previous blog established to everyone’s complete satisfaction that Louis Marshall ought to be considered a paramount figure in the ...