Is Religion Good for Women? A Symposium
The question—at once deeply Jewish, deeply human, and both ancient and modern—echoes across the religious spectrum. We talk to a range of women and men who have given it careful consideration.
Study all Night: The Story of Jews and Coffee
Jews and coffee share an invigorating history.
Recipe: Café Hafuch
Adapted from squidoo.com
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Café Hafuch or “upside-down” coffee is Israel’s answer to cappuccino. Variations include adding an extra shot...
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Los Angeles’s new mayor has modeled his life on Jewish principles and values.
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A new IMAX® film captures a rare bird’s-eye view of the holy city
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From the Editor
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Ask the Rabbis | Women & Religion
Is Judaism good for women?
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Some New York politicians bend over backwards to accommodate Hasidic demands.
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American Jews need to stop turning a blind eye to the resettlement of Israel’s Bedouins.
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Since the recent elections, new laws are changing Israeli society for better and worse.
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