Is birth control kosher? What Jewish law really says about contraception From condoms to IUDs to the pill, not all birth control methods are treated the same in halacha. Here’s what Jewish law says.
Queen Esther’s Purim Cheese Sambusak From Shushan to your oven: cheese sambusak, a Purim tradition that remembers Esther’s courage, one hidden filling at a time.
Orthodox women scribes were unthinkable. Then Safed got a women-written Megillah. Blocked from guidance and supplies, four Orthodox women trained in sofrut and created a kosher Megillah that’s read each year.
Shushan Purim explained: Why Jerusalem celebrates one day later than the rest of the world Jerusalem celebrates Purim a day later than most Jews. Learn the Megillah source, the “walled cities” rule, and why the dates differ.
Best Hamantaschen recipes for Purim: classic, creative, sweet, savory, and vegan A one-stop list of hamantaschen recipes, from prune and poppy to tiramisu and “everything bagel,” with dough options for different diets.
