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Does Hebrew Union College Need Some Reform?

Hebrew Union College prides itself on being open and pluralistic. But some Reform rabbinical students say the reality contradicts this vision.

Christmas: A Seasonal Reminder Of How Birthdays Are Dumb

Christmas – the biggest birthday party of the year. Filled with eccentric relatives, questionable sweaters and indoor trees, Jesus’ big day is a weird ordeal for everyone except for Jews.

Becoming Jewish: England, Baby Steps, And Being An Outsider

A trip to England solidifies how hard it is to be a practicing Jew once you officially become one.

My Big Ol’ Jewish Wedding: A Quick Note To The “Rabbi On The Go”

There’s a rabbi who will marry anybody. As a Jew about to have a Jewish wedding, I think that sorta sucks.

Adbusters Weakness For Israel-Bashing Conspiracy Theories

The Canadian magazine Adbusters sparked the Occupy Wall Street movement. It also has a weakness for Israel-bashing conspiracy theories.

Lacey Schwartz Gets Outside The Box

Lacey Schwartz had been led by her family to believe that her parents were both white Jews, but her dark skin color told a different story.

Birthright Revisited – The Politics Of Politics

Taking note of the politics of a Birthright trip

The Craigslist Mitzvah Of Thanksgiving

For the last five years my parents have been inviting strangers from Craigslist to our family Thanksgiving dinners. They think it’s a mitzvah.