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War in the name of God must be examined in our own tradition as well.

When a revered value becomes all-important, it can become like an idol.

A Jewish-lesbian-grandmother-feminist-activist shares her story.

Differences between a traditional bar and bat mitzvah are all too visible when the honorees are brother and sister.

Some families choose a nontraditional path toward adult Jewish identity and responsibility.

Who we invite to a simcha (celebration) reflects our sense of family identity.

Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan's daughter's modest break with patriarchal traditions created new religious options for Jewish women.

Have Israeli and U.S. attacks been ethically justifiable?

A look at what, if any, aspects of this practice are relevant for modern Reform Jews.