Jewishness; Jewish Identity

How can we truly unite with another? Only by realizing that every person has a quality that is unique that only he or she can contribute.

I am a Jew and I am proud -- and I am respected for it.

Does Judaism leave room for pluralism? By understading Unity, one of the basic cconcepts in Jewish thought and belief, we can explore this question.

"See, I have set before you life and goodness, and death and evil... Life and death I have set before you, blessing and curse... And you shall choose life..." (Deuteronomy 30:15-19). These three sentences represent three dimensions of choice -- compelled ...

This week's Torah reading begins Atem nitzavim, "You are standing here today, all of you... from the heads of tribes... to the woodcutters and water-drawers." The commentaries explain that nitzavim in Hebrew means "standing firm." This verse teaches us th...

Can anyone convert to Judaism?

A bat or bar mitzvah is not a “confirmation.” It involves no voluntary acceptance of Jewish identity. That choice took place more than three thousand years ago.

He knows we are not angels, because He didn’t create us to be perfect. But He did create us with the ability to connect with others and become better people . . .

Every individual possesses some unique advantage over every other. Each member of the nation has some positive quality that is unique to him or her. Every individual is uniquely needed and indispensable.

Before we stand before Him in judgment on Rosh Hashanah, G‑d wishes to see all the different types of Jews join in true unity—the leaders together with the lay people; born Jews and converts, men, women and children.