Judaism

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When fear overrides faith, even truth becomes distorted; this is the lesson of the spies in the desert.

See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.

The reform was designed to move Israel’s kashrut system away from one controlled almost entirely by the Chief Rabbinate and local rabbinates, and toward a regulated market.

I often find myself drawn to the story of Moses, who, when called, responded: "Why me?" Any of Moses’ traits might be understood in the context of autism

What a Brooklyn protest reveals about Israel’s internal struggle over equality, service, and a divided society.

The first book I received of Dina’s series of three was her Scroll of Ruth, most appropriate since Shavuot was only a week away.

The book grew out of courses the author taught, and covers Leviticus’ chapters 1 through 10. 

Dreams are perfect. Reality is not. Reality demands sacrifice, perseverance, and the courage to confront uncertainty.

Protecting brit milah means separating the covenant from a risky practice that Jewish law does not require.