Jewish Ideas and Beliefs
Jewish Resurrection and Organ Donation
The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.
Prohibited Sexual Relationships
Jewish law forbids a number of sexual relationships beyond incest and adultery.
Adultery in Judaism
In Judaism, adultery is considered one of the most grievous sins.
Why Some Jewish Women Go to the Mikveh Each Month
What is niddah, or taharat ha mishpacha, and who observes it?
Israel as Estranged Wives and Widows
The metaphor of Israel as the wife of God receives several potent and shocking midrashic reinterpretations as the rabbis reflect on Israel's suffering and persecution.
Homosexuality, Choice, and Jewish Law
If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.
The Reality of Sex Outside Marriage
Non-marital sex is not ideal, but that doesn't mean Judaism has nothing to say about it.
Jewish Mysticism’s Origins
Origins of Jewish Mysticism. Kabbalah and Mysticism. Jewish Spirituality and the Divine World. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.
Kabbalah and Hasidism
The Hasidic movement of the 18th century embraced the mystical texts from an earlier era.
Mysticism in Modern Times
Modern Jewish Mysticism. Kabbalah and Mysticism. Jewish Spirituality and the Divine World. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.