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‘Awake, Awake, Miriam the Prophetess’
Selections from two tehines (women's prayers)
Mary Antin
This best-selling author celebrated the immigrant experience and the boundless opportunity of America.
Contemporary Activism to Save Agunot
An activist for agunot traces her development from demonstrator to promoter of prenuptial agreements that help protect women in the event of a divorce.
Israel, Israel History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
Understanding the Gaza Disengagement
The history and politics of the decision to disengage
Israel, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Modern Israel, Zionism
Clash of Nationalisms
Arabs in Zionist thought.
From Estrangement to Reconciliation
The High Holidays are but milestones on the journey toward renewal of our relationship with God.
How Rosh Hashanah Became New Year’s Day
In the Torah, the beginning of the year was clearly set in the spring. So what happened?
Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.