Yes, I’m an Observant Jew. But I’m Not Judging You If You’re Not.
By Sarah Rudolph (Kveller via JTA) – Growing up, I was often viewed as “religious” among my peers. You might think this is a compliment,…
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Dvar Torah: Should or shouldn’t there be a carbon tax?
by Rabbi Gila Caine (October 12, 2018) – Shabbat Noach, this Shabbat when we read the story of the Mabul (deluge), is being observed by many Jews…
How to understand the Kavanaugh allegations, according to rabbis
By Josefin Dolsten NEW YORK (JTA) — Last week Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and answers questions…
The magic of Simchat Torah
(September 27, 2018) – “We are a circle within a circle with no beginning and with no end….”, or, how Simchat Torah is magic: “Chag”…
Why these Dutch Christians are celebrating Sukkot
By Cnaan Liphshiz HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT, Netherlands (JTA) — From its exterior, the massive building known as The Ark in this Dutch town looks like a typical…