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Liberal Jews laying claim to Jewish burial rituals

A growing network of liberal burial societies are hoping to popularize and broaden participation in Jewish burial rituals that traditionally have been limited to Orthodox auspices.

Measuring success of Dothan’s $50,000 program

The program in Dothan, Alabama, to lure Jews with $50,000 grants has brought six new families to town in six years. Is this to be considered a success?

J.R.R. Tolkien: Not A Jew

In 1938 J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit was achieving great publishing success in English, and a German publishing company subsequently sought the rights to translate it into German. But before they could go ahead with the translation and publication, they asked Tolkien to affirm that he was of Aryan descent, i.e. not a Jew. Tolkien, a linguist and […]

Falafel Philosophy

In Israel’s haredi community, breaking a culture of secrecy on domestic abuse

Idea of the Day: Seek converts

At Conservative Judaism convention, leaders focus on shrinkage

Israeli Innovation Digest

Married and dating: Polyamorous Jews share love, seek acceptance

Seeking Kin: Son looks for the father he never knew

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