Religion & Beliefs

What Makes Shmuley Run?

Shmuley wants to help run the country.

Shul Hopping: A DIY Prayer Party

For so long I hoped to find where people my age prayed. I have slowly begun to find some pieces of the answer.

Black, Gay, And Jewish: Confessions Of A Former Pagan-Hippie

My path to Judaism was filled with all sorts of different faith-based and spiritual practice. Including Wicca.

Becoming Jewish: Going Home

Going back to my hometown and realizing it’s full of vibrant Jewish life is one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced.

My Big Ol’ Jewish Wedding: Mazel Tovs And Hebrew School Regrets

The wedding gets closer, and things get crazier.

The Stranger

A 24-year-old Jewish Upper West Sider helps run the most important Arab-American organization in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, home to 35,000 Arabs

Why Else Would You Firebomb A Synagogue?

We really want to know if there’s any other reason somebody would bomb a shul.

Becoming Jewish: Insomniac’s Shabbat

Coming to grips with some of the harder aspects of becoming Jewish (or any religion for that matter).