Religion

The Jewish holiday of Purim has gone to the dogs

The American Kennel Club’s museum in Midtown celebrates its first “Pawrim” party.

By Lisa Keys March 6, 2023 3:13 pm

In Orthodox communities where women don’t read Torah, Purim offers a rare opportunity

According to the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, at least 105 women-led Megillah readings, for both mixed-gender and women-only audiences, are taking place worldwide this year.

March 6, 2023 2:06 pm

Teen Fellowship

Converting to Judaism has defined my high school experience

A teenager who grew up in the Bible Belt finds a new community as a Jew by choice.

March 3, 2023 2:50 pm

A graphic novel of the Purim story, from a Batman comics editor

By Julian Voloj March 3, 2023 11:33 am

Teen Fellowship

Meet the woman who built a home for Latin Jewish youth in Miami

By Anya Gruener March 2, 2023 12:33 pm

American rabbis, wrestling with Israel’s behavior, weigh different approaches from the pulpit

By Andrew Lapin March 2, 2023 8:30 am

Cleveland rabbi sentenced to prison for soliciting underage sex had a prominent Conservative rabbi as his character witness

By Andrew Lapin March 1, 2023 8:30 am

NYC comptroller presses Yeshiva U to accept LGBTQ pride club on campus

By Julia Gergely February 28, 2023 7:58 am

Teen Fellowship

‘Where do I stand?’ Queer Modern Orthodox teens navigate a changing world

By Nathaniel Hain February 23, 2023 9:56 am

The Sit-Down Ideas

How Jewish comedy found religion, from Philip Roth to ‘Broad City’

By Andrew Silow-Carroll February 19, 2023 7:00 am

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