American Judaism
The author of a new book arguing that Israel is the lodestar of Jewish life even for Jews in the Diaspora joins us to talk about his argument.
After being written off for years as slow and outmoded, Jewish federations and other large institutions are proving themselves indispensable in their response to COVID-19.
In Israel and in traditional communities, life and liturgy don’t run away from hardship. Most American Jews prefer to think on the brighter side, but that comes at a high cost.
Reform Jews report feeling more connected to their synagogues than ever.
The strange new religion of the self.
Some reflections on solitary prayer and mixed-sex seating.
Two Israelis on a road trip venture to Arlington National Cemetery and encounter there the graves of brothers.
Or has it made them more common?
Marvin Schick, in memoriam.
Embracing the connection between two stories of emancipation.
Remix Judaism? No thanks.
Thoughts on daily Talmud study not conducted “in the spirit of a believer.”
Daf yomi.