jewish customs

Should Jewish males be circumcised? - comment

While I wouldn’t go so far as to call circumcision a “terrible mistake,” perhaps there’s a middle ground for the Jewish baby boys yet to be born.

06/10/2023

We have seen the Jewish future, and it is all about choice

Choosing to be Jewish is at the center of Jewish life in America, how are the different streams of Judaism adapting?

By JEROME A. CHANES/JTA , MARK SILK/JTA
17/06/2023

Judaism should bring the 'last confession' (vidui) back

The last confession (vidui), has somewhat disappeared in recent centuries. In this column, I’ll briefly lay out the case for restoring this meaningful ritual.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
11/03/2023

There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.

Two musicians are proposing a "best Jewish music album" category be added to the Grammys.

By ANDREW ESENSTEN/JTA
24/02/2023
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