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New Rituals: Continuity, Tradition, and Authenticity

The viability of new Jewish rituals will ultimately be determined by their continued presence in the Jewish community.

On Sukkot, Stepping Outside Of Ourselves

This commentary is provided by special arrangement with American Jewish World Service. To learn more, visit www.ajws.org.After the soul-searching introspection ...

Ketubot 66

A horse is a horse, of course.

Owning Our Heritage: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

“To celebrate freedom and democracy while forgetting America’s origins in a slavery economy is patriotism a’ la carte.” A recent ...

The Omer

Counting the days from Passover to Shavuot.

The History of Gefilte Fish

The life and times of this divisive dish.

The Life Force of Liberation

Each act of creativity is a direct challenge to the forces of death and despair.

Non-Jewish Mothers and the Blessings on the Torah

Could an aliyah be a way to honor the sacrifices of a non-Jewish mother who raises a Jewish child?

Hallel In a Minor Key

How does one recite these joyful psalms at a moment of peril?

The Jewish New Year at Home

The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.

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