10 Questions to Ask Yourself This Elul
The month of Elul, which falls just before the new year, is a month of introspection and taking stock. In Judaism, we have the concept of Teshuvah, [which we have briefly...
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Goblins, Jews, and Antisemitism
Content warning: extreme antisemitism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia Conversations on the Internet can have a frustrating undercurrent; what may start as a simple statement can undergo a transformation in responses so...
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The Deal with the Dybbuk
In 2003, a listing appeared on eBay for a box haunted by a dybbuk. With the Hebrew word Shema inscribed on the back, the lister, Kevin Mannis, wove an intricate...
Hebrew Names: an Introductory Guide
In Judaism, there is great power in found in both words and names. HaShem created the Universe through the power of speech, literally speaking it into existence*. In Kabbalah Maasit,...
Can You Even Be a Jewish Witch?
Short Answer: Yes. But I know that's not what you're here for, so here is the even longer answer that also means, "yes!" We all know the famous, "You shall...