As a male growing up in Reform Judaism, I’ve tended to approach all of the “the boys are leaving! the boys are leaving!” literature with
This week’s parsha, Naso, includes instructions for dedicating oneself to YHWH as a Nazir. And just to show you how good that can look, straight
Apparently, Tolkien isn’t the only one who likes magic rings. According to the Testament of Solomon, a pseudepigraphic work of late Antiquity that serves as
The AJWS has just created an opportunity for fledgling writers/teachers of Judaism to bring the holy down–for cold, hard, cash. It looks like a great
I’ve moved back to America, drawing to a close three years of living in Jerusalem. I’m now sitting in my parents’ house in Teaneck, and
(Introduction.) Today: Testimony and authority. 571. “You shall investigate and inquire and interrogate thoroughly.” (Deuteronomy 13:15) = grill the witnesses 572. “The testimony of a
Mazal tov to Ezra & Olivia on the occasion of their wedding! More photos here…
(Introduction.) Today: Obstruction of justice 556. “You shall do nothing to the girl [who was raped].” (Deuteronomy 22:26) = don’t punish someone who didn’t consent