Hyphen Parent

For some of us, the Internet reveals those we believed were strangers are actually family.

L’dor v’dor—“from generation to generation” is a central idea in Judaism and those confirmation portraits are shining, smiling, examples of that (occasionally with very dated hairstyles). 

In Judaism, G-d doesn’t have a physical form, so in that sense, no G-d doesn’t have a gender. 

In Judaism, it’s never only about the text. Yes the Torah contains much of our rules and laws, but, in practice, our sages have expanded those rules beyond the few written words. Torah gives us the foundation.

Can you become a rabbi (female) if your mother is not Jewish?

The phrase “King of the Jews” is used in Christian literature, not Jewish.

During this holiday season, you may be thinking of gift ideas for your brother and sister-in-law, putting together gift baskets for your neighbors, or donating towards group gifts for your children’s teachers; but there are some people you might not consider, but shouldn’t forget—support staff.