Religion & Beliefs

Texting on Shabbat? There’s an App for That.

“Shabbos App” sparks controversy, delight, outrage. We interview developer Yossi Goldstein.

Links, links, links for Sukkot!

Another week, another marathon festival/Shabbat. Here’s what you should read.

OMGWTFBIBLE: Moses Has a Magic Staff

Your favorite bible comedy podcast returns just in time for Sukkot, with guest star Y-Love!

Decorate Your Sukkah With Your Favorite Jewish Comediennes

Seven Ushpizienne for seven nights of festivities.

Say Yes to the Yom Kippur Dress

One woman’s quest to balance comfort, tradition, and aesthetics for the Days of Awe.

OMGWTFBIBLE: Y-Love on Facebook’s “Real Name” Policy, God’s Omniscience, and Exodus

“The idea of a god of judgement exclusively… that god-view doesn’t fit. It’s incongruous with everything classical scripture says.”

Fasting Out of Solidarity, Not Faith

From Ladispoli to Jerusalem, Yom Kippur is complicated for this Soviet-born Jew.

Happy High-Holy-Birth-Day!

For fall babies, birthdays often coincide with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We weigh the pros and cons.