Exploring Judaism Writers Fellowship Cohort 2: 2026

Exploring Judaism, the digital home of Conservative/Masorti Judaism, and our Movement’s Center for Human Dignity & Public Policy are partnering to launch a paid, four-month, cohort-based LGBTQ+ Writers Fellowship for Conservative/traditional egalitarian LGBTQ+ writers (18+) to cultivate their professional voice, expand their writing portfolio and network, and share Torah with a broad audience.

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L’Dor V’Dor – Generation to Generation

It’s no accident that the word “Hanukkah” (which means “rededication”) is closely related to the Hebrew word “hinukh” – education.  After all, how can we …

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Rabbis Nicole Guzik and Erez Sherman offer a prayer for Israel. This was first offered at a vigil on October 8th, 2023.
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What is the Jewish Afterlife?

What does Judaism say about the afterlife? Exploring the inherent conflicts between the different ideas and why that's a good thing.

The Textual Foundations of Honoring One’s Parents

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aT'fillah/Prayer: A Mitzvah to Take a "Time Out"

T’fillah/Prayer: A Mitzvah to Take a “Time Out”

T'fillah, Jewish prayer, is rooted in self-judgment, reflection, and connecting to something greater than ourselves.

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