Ask the Rabbis | Are There War Crimes According to Jewish Thought, And If So, What Are They?
Where a path exists to preserve innocent life without compromising necessary military objectives, Jewish tradition urges us to take it.
Talk of the Table | Soups that Bridge Time and Place
Jewish food has always been a mix of tradition and adaptation, shaped by the laws of kashrut, Shabbat practices and the ingredients available in the regions where Jewish communities settled.
Visual Moment | All Eyes on Kafka
Three concurrent exhibitions—in New York, Israel and Germany—mark the centennial of Kafka’s death and celebrate his art.
Talk of the Table | When Is a Latke Not a Latke?
“When people make changes to latkes, be it with ingredients or toppings, they shouldn’t be hesitant.”
Ask the Rabbis | Is Cremation Still Off Limits For Jews?
“The idea that people should own up to the finality of death is one that rejects the eternity of the soul.”
No Room For Dissent in the Newsroom?
Some Jewish students, including reporters and editors, viewed post-October 7 coverage by campus newspapers as biased. Their concerns largely went unheard.
Visual Moment | New Angles on a Sacred Land
“It came to me that a view of Israel through his unique lens would capture the people and land in a fresh, moving, artistic and informative manner.”
A Charming Children’s Book Emerges From the Devastation of October 7
“Nothing is by the book in this story.”
Visual Moment | The Little Boat that Could: Resistance and Rescue in Denmark
“The Jewish refugees now had a possible path of escape, if only they could get across the water.”
Talk of the Table | The Stew of Seven Tastes
The “Stew of Seven Tastes” actually has five ingredients, one of which is beef tongue, so it may just taste you back!
Ask the Rabbis | Is God the Ultimate Strongman?
“If G-d wanted to be a strongman, you would expect Him to make His presence ubiquitous,” writes Rabbi Tzvi Freedman. “Yet his PR claims He doesn’t even have a face that we can see.”
Ask the Rabbis | How Do We Balance Civility With Disapproval For Others’ Politics?
We should learn from our sages.