Religion & Beliefs

Eruv: The Ultimate Loophole?

There’s a dispute brewing over whether a community in Long Island can build themselves an…

The Heretic: Modesty Patrols and Vigilante Violence

Not too long ago, a woman sat in the ‘wrong’ section of a public bus.…

Light from the Postville Darkness

Most of the time, as a society we walk in darkness, wounded by walking blindly…

Against Integration

We're told the spiritual path is all about integration. Without integrating spiritual insights into our…

God’s Mail, E-Mail, and the Alpha-Male

Last week, a minor political scandal unfolded around the note that Barack Obama put between…

How Much Religious Freedom Should Your Gynecologist Have?

Imagine going to the doctor for a morning after pill or an abortion, and being…

The Kosher Fight for Justice

The strict definition of "kosher" prescribes a way to slaughter animals and lays out rules…

The Heretic: How the Law of Lashon Hara Has Been Dangerously Perverted By Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis

A young boy is called up to his teacher’s desk in a yeshiva grade school.…