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As rabbis of all denominations, we say it is time to abolish Israel’s Chief Rabbinate

A multi-denominational coalition opposes what it calls a “monopolistic Orthodox rabbinic authority.”

PETA wants you to ‘bring home the bagel’ — not the bacon

By replacing an animal product with a bakery offering, the group has also replaced a stereotypical non-kosher food with an ethnic Jewish one.

Gal Gadot and Bar Refaeli Encourage Israelis to Get Measles Vaccine

Bar Refaeli and Gal Gadot encourage parents to vaccinate their kids, following a measles outbreak in Israel that is spreading to Orthodox communities in the United States.

The Most Absurd Menorahs on the Internet

Quentin Tarantino and Israeli singer Daniela Pick marry under a huppah

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert talk about their favorite Bible characters

He produced the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and John Mayer. Now he’s adding a rabbi’s music to his resume.

New Age guru Marianne Williamson talks about her Jewishness and 2020 presidential run

A married lesbian Palestinian-Jewish couple aims to break stereotypes — and make it big in comedy

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