A critical examination of the Bar Kochba Revolt, exploring the lead figure's controversial reputation as a Jewish hero despite the ultimate failure of the rebellion against the Roman Empire.

Rabbi Dan Horwitz discusses the challenging events in Parshat Shemini, focusing on Aaron's reactions to tragedy and the importance of silence in this animated interpretation.

This video explores the topic of burial versus cremation from a Jewish perspective, discussing the traditional acceptance of ground burial in Judaism and the increasing prevalence of cremation choices, while encouraging individual decision-making based on personal beliefs.

Rabbi Michael Lezak serves as a staff rabbi at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco's impoverished Tenderloin neighborhood, working on social justice initiatives funded by Jewish foundations and individual donors.

Allan Arkush raises concerns about the future of Jewish life in the American melting pot, asserting that Orthodoxy seems to be the most sustainable approach for Jewish survival in the United States due to its solid convictions and communal structure.

Moses Mendelssohn, an influential 18th-century Jewish philosopher, was celebrated for advocating Jewish rights, promoting modernity, translating the Bible into German, and producing the political-philosophical work "Jerusalem."

Lil Miss Hot Mess, a drag queen, is a beloved storyteller for children through Drag Queen Story Hour, an event that celebrates play, fierceness, and femininity.

The text discusses the significance of the Kotel compromise, a historic agreement reached after intense negotiations between Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative Jewish representatives.

In this edition, Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot telling Israel's politicians to be silent, American passport-holding Knesset Members' contradictory views on Judaism, and the concept of "body-politic dysmorphia" where Israelis might overestimate their national importance.

Rabbi Elli Fischer's article challenges the authority of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate and its restrictive practices, highlighting personal experiences where halakhic restrictions clashed with modern interpretations.

Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due to various reasons, such as family circumstances, the Holocaust, or conversion to Judaism later in life.

The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoundly influenced by the Israeli visitors who exuded confidence and sensuality, challenging her perspective on body image and self-acceptance.

In this personal essay, a convert to Judaism grapples with her love for Christmas traditions and how to navigate celebrating them while being Jewish.

Ruth Messinger and her granddaughter, Francesca Sternfeld, share a home in New York City, finding joy and support in their intergenerational living arrangement.

The article discusses the recent speculation in Reform circles about whether Moses intermarried with Tziporah and the implications of such a claim in the context of contemporary intermarriage trends among Jews.

In 2012, a Reform Jewish chaplain deployed in Kuwait found new meaning in Tisha B'Av, a holiday he had not previously emphasized, when his R&R leave was unexpectedly canceled.

Marc Lee Raphael's "The Synagogue in America: A Short History" provides a concise and comprehensive look at the synagogue's evolution in the United States, drawing on various sources such as synagogue bulletins and rabbis' sermons.

The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts.

In "A Language for The Faithful: Reflections on Tradition" by Meir Buzaglo, the author challenges the prevailing views on moderate traditional Judaism in Israel, emphasizing its spiritual and intellectual integrity.

American Judaism in America, especially non-Orthodox movements like Reform and Conservative, has seen a significant decline over the past few decades, with decreased enrollment in religious education programs, dwindling synagogue affiliations, and declining philanthropic support.

Dr. David Ellenson, President of Hebrew Union College, spoke at a Columbia University event about the potential for Reform Judaism to grow in Israel despite political and economic obstacles.