What Is Judaism, the Jewish Religion?
To be Jewish, one needs to have been born to a Jewish mother - or to convert.
Jewish religion and beliefs
Jewish Beliefs: Accepting the Yoke of the Mitzvot
Judaism is not heavy with doctrine but has 613 commandments - all but three of which can and should be broken when life is in peril.
Jewish Denominations: Orthodox Judaism
Most Jews would probably consider Orthodoxy the most 'authentic' denomination, but even among Orthodox, there are variations in observance, as well as in extent of integration into general society.
Jewish Denominations: Conservative Judaism
Generally, Conservative Judaism is egalitarian in its approach to both rights and religious obligations, is opposed to intermarriage, and believes in traditional Sabbath observance.
Jewish Denominations: Reform Judaism
The Reform movement believes Judaism should reflect life in modern times, and introduce innovation and embrace diversity when it comes to Jewish belief and practice.
Jewish life events
Jewish Weddings: A Guide to the Basics
From the ketubah to the chuppah, here's everything you need to know about the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony.
Jewish practice and observance
The Synagogue and Jewish Prayer
The synagogue is for Jews what the church is for Christians and the mosque for Muslims – or is it?
Rabbis' Round Table
Opinion It’s 2017. Time to Talk About Circumcision
The battle over Brit Milah cannot be fought on the backs of helpless infants
The Jewish Thinker
On Memorial Day, Israel Has What U.S. Lacks
This Memorial Day, we may share a deep respect for our soldiers, but Americans do not honor ours with the sense of collective responsibility that Israelis do for theirs
