Religion & Beliefs
Shul Hopping: A DIY Prayer Party
For so long I hoped to find where people my age prayed. I have slowly begun to find some pieces of the answer. Read More
Black, Gay, And Jewish: Confessions Of A Former Pagan-Hippie
My path to Judaism was filled with all sorts of different faith-based and spiritual practice. Including Wicca. Read More
Becoming Jewish: Going Home
Going back to my hometown and realizing it’s full of vibrant Jewish life is one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced. Read More
The Stranger
A 24-year-old Jewish Upper West Sider helps run the most important Arab-American organization in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, home to 35,000 Arabs Read More
Why Else Would You Firebomb A Synagogue?
We really want to know if there’s any other reason somebody would bomb a shul. Read More
Becoming Jewish: Insomniac’s Shabbat
Coming to grips with some of the harder aspects of becoming Jewish (or any religion for that matter). Read More
Vintage Orthodox Chic
A roving consignment shop run by two Australians helps its Orthodox Brooklyn clientele navigate the line between modesty and style. Read More
Jewish Women Fight Misogyny By Dancing To Queen
On Friday, Jan 6th, 2012, a group of 250 women from Bet Shemesh decided to raise their voices against the exclusion of women from the public domain by holding a mass public dance in the city square. Read More
