Religion

COVER STORY

Halachah During a Pandemic

Rabbi Schachter provided much-needed direction to medical professionals, rabbanim, members of the chevra kadisha, and community members on how to…

COVER STORY

A New Post-Coronavirus Era of Halachah?

Based on what we have experienced so far in this pandemic, what will—or should—halachah look like going forward after the…

CHANUKAH

Converso Cuisine: Chanukah Recipes Dating Back to the Days of the Inquisition

Finding a stash of old recipes, Genie Milgrom discovered the truth about her family’s Jewish identity, hidden for generations.

JEWISH CULTURE

What’s the Truth About…Breaking a Glass at a Wedding?

One of the most iconic features in a Jewish wedding is the groom stomping on a glass.

JEWISH LAW

Review of Kanfei Yonah (Hebrew)

Rabbi Reiss offers readers a new means for exploring and understanding areas of practical halachah.

LIFE ORDEALS

Solo Shabbat

“So, who’s your latest victim?” That was the sarcastic question a colleague at work—a Sabra who has picked up the…

FAITH

Begging the Angels to Stay

My little one moves in his sleeper / And reaches out to seek my warmth / I pray for silence

FAITH

When God Says No

“Rabbi, I prayed for my zeidy to get better, but he died. Didn’t God listen to my prayer?”

SUKKOT

October Surprise

I wanted to make my extended time in our family home over Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah memorable. I didn’t…

JEWISH THOUGHT

What Makes a Jewish Leader?

So many books have been written about leadership. And yet, to the best of my knowledge, there are no classic…

RELIGION

Jewish Resilience: Holding Strong in a Time of Crisis

How will we be able to survive? What sources of strength might we be able to access as we ponder…

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