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An Israeli postage stamp from 1961 depicts Cancer, the sign of the Hebrew month of Tammuz. The Hebrew text reads "Mazal Sartan — the sign of Cancer" and "Chodesh Tammuz — the month of Tammuz." (Photo/Flickr-karen horton CC BY-NC 2.0)
Posted inAstrolojew

Horoscopes for month of Tammuz: Homing in on the living waters

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude June 10, 2021
a flowery wedding canopy at sunset by the beach
Posted inMixed & Matched

Creating an interfaith wedding inspired by Jewish tradition

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler June 9, 2021
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Posted inAct Two

I’m tired of singing alone. Bring on the whole-iness of choirs!

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent June 7, 2021
a colorful illustration of two men hefting a large branch with a large bunch of grapes on it
Posted inTorah

Without visiting, can you really know Israel?

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan June 4, 2021June 3, 2021
Star of David necklaces are a signifier of Jewish identity and, some fear, a potential risk during times of antisemitism. (Photo/JTA-Getty)
Posted inReligion

Conversion students are asking me if it’s safe to become Jewish. This is what I tell them.

Rabbi Ruth Adar by Rabbi Ruth Adar and JTA June 3, 2021
Eric Lander with his family at his swearing-in ceremony with Vice President Kamala Harris, June 2, 2021. (Screenshot/JTA-YouTube)
Posted inReligion

White House science advisor sworn in on 1492 edition of Pirkei Avot

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer and JTA June 3, 2021
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Posted inReligion

For Conservative Judaism, an overdue audit of sexual ethics policy

by Molly Boigon and Forward June 1, 2021
Clinton and Mezvinsky hold hands during their wedding ceremony
Posted inReligion

Instead of lamenting intermarriage, listen to Jews in interfaith families. We have a lot to offer.

Lex Rofeberg by Rabbi Lex Rofeberg and JTA May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Posted inColumns

What to make of those two  ‘flying nuns’ in the Torah

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon May 27, 2021
Rabbi Chai Levy in the sanctuary at Congregation Netivot Shalom in Berkeley.
Posted inReligion

How Jewish rituals can ease us back into the world

Rabbi Chai Levy by Rabbi Chai Levy May 24, 2021

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