The author of our monthly essay and a Jewish studies professor will discuss how Jewish studies has lost its way, and whether it can recover.
It was only in the early-to-mid first millennium BCE that both the ancient Babylonians and the ancient Hebrews began dividing their lunar months into seven-day periods.
Is the surprisingly furious debate over how religious Jews should celebrate Israeli Independence Day nearing an end?
In trying to take references to October 7 out of the Israeli singer’s now-famous song “Hurricane,” the competition both accidentally improved it and made her a cause célèbre.