Religion

JEWISH LIVING

Financial Squeeze: How One Shul Overcame A $50,000 Deficit And Raised Over $1 Million

I was shocked. How could this venerable synagogue with its lofty reputation and history be in such a position? Knowing…

COVER STORY

Unbroken Faith: American Jewish Families Who Defied the Odds

Many assume Torah Judaism came to these shores in the aftermath of the Holocaust. This is not only historically false,…

REVIEWS

The Koren Mahzor for Yom Haatzma’ut and Yom Yerushalayim

There is a long and not especially successful history of attempts to popularize a Yom Ha’atzmaut machzor for the English-speaking…

PASSOVER

Beyond Chicken and Potatoes: Pesach Never Tasted So Good!

Preparing healthy, satisfying and delicious meals for family and friends during the eight days of Pesach is a huge challenge.…

PASSOVER

Going Green: Lettuce—The Perfect Pesach Vegetable

Q: I’m elbow-deep in soapy water checking my maror for the Seder, while chatting with a friend on the phone,…

OPINION

Memory of a Second Seder

“Why is this night not like all other nights?” we ask ourselves at the Seder each year. I answer that…

EDUCATION

The State of Orthodox KidLit

With Chanukah around the corner, Jewish parents everywhere can be found flocking to Jewish bookstores. Why?

FAITH

Reflections on Emunah

How can I write about emunah? I do not feel competent to deal with so great and deep a subject.…

OUTREACH

1994—Kiruv: Of Patting (and Breaking) Backs

An anecdote resonates in my mind: Raphael Waldman, who had been a journalist at the Baltimore Sun before accepting Torah…

OUTREACH

2002—NCSY Leaders Then and Now: Marc Belzberg

He definitely gets around a lot. You can find investor/entrepreneur Marc Belzberg, in his large kippah and sandy-colored beard, hosting…

CHANUKAH

The Chef’s Table: New Twists on Traditional Dishes for Your Chanukah Celebrations

These family-friendly dishes are perfect for any occasion, especially for Chanukah. They are creative, look fantastic, taste scrumptious—and they’re fairly…

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