Miscellaneous | Judaism

The Scientific Foreknowledge of the Jewish Sages

Three specific examples of Rabbis from the Talmud knowing things about the natural world that, all things being equal, they should not have known.

Miscellaneous | Judaism

Thanksgiving Meets Chanukah - . . . and they find they have a lot in common.

Hi, America, I’m Thanksgiving. And I’m also Chanukah. Hold my hand. Take a deep breath. Exhale. Now say, “Thank G‑d, we’re free.” Doesn’t that feel good?

My favorite American holiday and my favorite Jewish holiday.

Miscellaneous | Judaism

17 Rosh Hashanah Facts Every Jew Should Know

Brush up on basic facts, traditions, and more associated with the Jewish New Year.

Miscellaneous | Judaism

Why Purim Isn't The Jewish Halloween

Purim tells a story of the victory of life. Halloween contains an awful lot of the opposite.

Miscellaneous | Judaism

Antisemitism: Why the Jews?

Over the centuries, numerous “reasons” have been advanced to explain the phenomenon of Antisemitism. But perhaps there is no reason!