judaism
Jewish Film 101
Jews played--and continue to play--a pivotal role in the Hollywood movie studios, while Jews and Judaism have appeared in films in different ways and degrees throughout the history of film.
Jewish Film in America & Europe
From the days of silent pictures to a recent upsurge in Jewish documentaries, Jewish characters and themes have appeared at an increasing rate in American cinema.
Israeli Film
The relationship between Israeli cinema and its establishment has often been an uneasy one. Nonetheless, the history of Israeli cinema mirrors the history of Israel itself.
Praying with Others Is Not the Same as Praying Alone
God may not need us to gather in groups to hear our prayers, but it can be useful to us.
Gemilut Hasadim 101
Lovingkindness--the act of caring for others--is a fundamental of Judaism.
Torah Study 101
More than simply a means to learning the content of divinely revealed law, Torah study is an end in itself--according to some, another way of worshipping God.
Relationships 101
God's expectations of Jews, as portrayed in the Bible and rabbinic law, extend beyond the divine-human relationship to encompass many sorts of relationships between individual human beings as well.
Prayer 101
The texts and practices of prayer, while broadly common to all Jewish communities, vary according to local customs, ethnic origins, and ideologies.
Our Bodies 101
In Judaism, spirituality and physicality are closely connected. Jewish traditions promote eating healthy food, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and healing the ill, while regulating body modifications such as tattoos, piercings, and cosmetic surgeries. Many Je