The famous author, Leo Tolstoy, stops by Hevria for its first guest post. He answers the question we've all been wondering: what does it mean to be a Jew?
Can G-d learn from His mistakes? Can G-d make mistakes?
The story of why, and how, Yocheved founded a school called Lamplighters-- and what keeps it going strong.
Is it wrong to angle for an edge while visibly Jewish? The Accidental Talmudist and his wife recall an uncomfortable encounter at a nightclub.
It was my last learning session with my kallah teacher, the woman who was responsible to teach me all the...
From Rabbis to community leaders to philanthropists, it seems we are enamored with outreach and the unaffiliated Jew. Yet, I ask myself: What about those that are already on the 'inside,' practicing Judaism? Are they getting the same care and opportunity? And whose responsibility are they?
Seventy years ago this week, the Auschwitz death camp was liberated. For me, it’s this thing that keeps popping up in my news feed that I glance at and move on.
What's your Jewish story? Where did it begin? Elizabeth takes a glimpse into her childhood memories, and ponders what they mean for her Jewish journey today.
The days of black and white definitions are gone. We are colorful, dynamic and full of texture -- and our connection to Gd defies all bins.
Eric Kaplan wonders whether to burn or bury his father.
