Religion & Beliefs

Passover Lessons from the Women of the Exodus Generation

To paraphrase the four questions section of our Passover Haggadah, how is this year’s Passover…

Birchat Hachamah is Way Overrated

Birchat Hachama, for those who don’t know, is the pagan-turned-Jewish tradition of blessing the sun,…

Charoset and Sex: A Recipe

"Why is there charoset on the Seder plate?" That’s the most secret Question at the…

Why The Torah Will Never Save The Economy

Given the crisis capitalism is enduring in these times, it should come as no surprise…

So What Is MASA, Anyway?

You may have seen some ads on our website for a program called MASA. While…

D’var Torah: Clothed in Confidence

In this week’s parashah, Tzav, we witness a beautiful ritual undertaken by Moses and the…

“Baal Teshuvah” Is an Inherently Offensive Term

Big Kiruv (outreach efforts to make non-Orthodox Jews Orthodox) is dominated by ultra-Orthodox and haredi…

Making a Case for Yoetzet Halacha

While spending shabbos in Washington Heights several weeks ago, the residents were in the process…