Religion & Beliefs

Why I Didn’t Go to this Year’s Israel Day Parade

A parade attendee (and performer) for eight consecutive years wonders why anyone bothers to show up to the annual exhibition of dancing schoolchildren

Why I Don’t Want the Israeli Government to Consider Me a Rabbi

A rabbinical student suggests that instead of judging his religiosity, Israel’s government should focus on infrastructure, education, and social services

In Rural Tunisia, Answering Everyone’s First Question: ‘Are You a Zionist?’

A Jewish journalist travels to the rural region that sparked reform in Tunisia, and everyone he interviews asks him if he is a Zionist

Detained at the Western Wall for Praying in a Tallit, One Woman Speaks Out

One rabbinical student’s story of being detained by police this week for wearing a tallit while praying at the Western Wall

What We Can Learn From the xoJane Article About Orthodox Judaism

An article written by an Orthodox Jewish woman defending her lifestyle sparks comments more illuminating than the article itself

Hip Hop Artist Yitz “Y-Love” Jordan Discusses Being Black, Gay, and Jewish

Orthodox rapper talks to Jewcy about his decision to come out publicly, the surprising reactions to his announcement, and his plans for the future

Kosher Salt: A Jewish Comic Strip

What happens when a blonde-haired, green-eyed tattoo enthusiast inadvertently becomes your guide to Jewish culture

Canadian Filmmaker Focuses on Nigerian Jews in New Documentary

Jeff Lieberman’s new film, ‘Re-Emerging: The Jews of Nigeria,’ sheds light on a Jewish community that many Jews are unaware of