judaism
The British Mandate in Palestine
The emergence, structure, and function of the mandatory government from 1923-1948.
The Innovative Spirit and Jewish Tradition
Although the rabbis propagated the belief that rabbinic teaching went back to Moses on Mt. Sinai, many classical texts clearly demonstrate that the rabbis understood the innovative nature of their work.
Connections Through the Generations
At Sinai, God started a conversation that Jews are still carrying on, through interpretation and reinterpretation of Jewish texts.
Polish Jewry Between the Wars
Jewish life in Poland between the wars was characterized by both cultural dynamism and conflict.
Why I Don’t Officiate at Intermarriages
Effective counseling of intermarried couples makes the difference for the Jewish future--not officiating at their weddings.
The Centrality of Kavod HaMet (Honoring the Dead)
Jewish mourning practices center more on the deceased than on concern for the living.