jewish customs

Growing number of Jews using NY’s first Reform chevra kadisha burial society

In the Jewish vernacular, caring for the dead is called chesed shel emet (“true kindness”) because bestowing honor upon the dead is a favor that cannot be returned by the beneficiary. 

By FRAN KRITZ , JTA
12/03/2024

Super Bowl antisemitism ads should mark kickoff to Jewish cultural revival

Let us think of the 30-second Super Bowl commercial on antisemitism as the kickoff of sorts to a longer, sustained drive down the field.

By LEON A. MORRIS
16/02/2024

Should Jewish males be circumcised? - comment

While I wouldn’t go so far as to call circumcision a “terrible mistake,” perhaps there’s a middle ground for the Jewish baby boys yet to be born.

06/10/2023

We have seen the Jewish future, and it is all about choice

Choosing to be Jewish is at the center of Jewish life in America, how are the different streams of Judaism adapting?

By JEROME A. CHANES/JTA , MARK SILK/JTA
17/06/2023

Judaism should bring the 'last confession' (vidui) back

The last confession (vidui), has somewhat disappeared in recent centuries. In this column, I’ll briefly lay out the case for restoring this meaningful ritual.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
11/03/2023

There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.

Two musicians are proposing a "best Jewish music album" category be added to the Grammys.

By ANDREW ESENSTEN/JTA
24/02/2023
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