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.
Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
Find explainers, practical guides, and reflections on how to make life and Judaism more meaningful.
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 …
Prayer for Israel
Rabbis Nicole Guzik and Erez Sherman offer a prayer for Israel. This was first offered at a vigil on October 8th, 2023.
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
The Rabbis explain that honoring one’s parents is to be understood essentially as an act of worshiping God.
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.











