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Must a Jew Believe in God?

The centrality of God in Judaism may not be as straightforward as you think.

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.

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 ...

Harmful & Helpful Gossip

A feminist exploration of traditional teachings on gossip

David Ben-Gurion

The first prime minister of the Jewish state.

The Dimensions of Repentance

The link Maimonides found between confession and repentance.

Secular Jewish Literature in Ukraine

Jewish literature flourished in Ukraine in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Mishnah Berurah

The writings of the "Hafetz Hayyim," Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan.

Salamone Rossi & Synagogue Choral Music

A Renaissance composer who applied the conventions of choral music to Jewish liturgy

Hayim Nahman Bialik

The Jewish national poet.

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