American Judaism
Consecrated by history, but not sanctified by God.
The Fox and the Lamm.
Enrollment in non-Orthodox schools has increased.
North American synagogues experience these two purposes not as mutually reinforcing but as incongruous—which is why they’re in trouble.
The belief that we can manifest good wishes and look inwards to find God has a long history in the United States. Its influence has left many of the nation’s Jews deluded.
After being written off for years as slow and outmoded, Jewish federations and other large institutions are proving themselves indispensable in their response to COVID-19.
In Israel and in traditional communities, life and liturgy don’t run away from hardship. Most American Jews prefer to think on the brighter side, but that comes at a high cost.
Reform Jews report feeling more connected to their synagogues than ever.
The strange new religion of the self.
Some reflections on solitary prayer and mixed-sex seating.
Two Israelis on a road trip venture to Arlington National Cemetery and encounter there the graves of brothers.
Or has it made them more common?
Marvin Schick, in memoriam.
Embracing the connection between two stories of emancipation.