The fifth weekly biblical portion in Deuteronomy is Shoftim, “Judges.” The rabbis who were descendants of the ancient Pharisees viewed this portion as supporting the Pharisees’ views, rather than ...
An acquaintance of mine was once on a cable car in South America when it suddenly became dark. He felt someone touching his head under his kippah. When the lights ...
From Eve to Ruth, these biblical baby names are timeless, rich in history and meaning, and have lasting appeal.
The sweetest monikers for your tiny bestie.
Reflections columnist Bill Tinsley delves into the third of the Ten Commandments and the power and sacredness of God's name.
Reflections columnist Bill Tinsley on how the third commandment teaches us why God's name is sacred and how we are invited into a relationship with Him.
Instead, he reframed the entire question, offering two coequal expectations: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest ...
SU’s Salaam Shalom is an interfaith language program that gathers students — regardless of faith — to study Hebrew and Arabic ...
He sang and co-wrote some of the definitive teenage anthems of the 1950s and early ’60s, including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” and then reinvented his career in the ’70s.
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Two new DC congregations cater to Black Jews

Jews of color continue to face barriers to full inclusion in the Jewish community. Now they are forming their own worship ...
To celebrate Purim, many Jews bake and eat a pastry called hamantaschen. The three-cornered cookie is named after Haman's hat. This dessert is generally filled with poppy seed or jam, but other ...
Princeton has firmly established its presence at the forefront of AI research — including transformative work in humanities scholarship.