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.
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.
Why Are So Many Transgender People Converting To Judaism?
In 2021-22, I interviewed 45 transgender Jews from across the US. Around 33% of participants had converted or were in the process of converting to ...
The First Prayers in the Morning Service
Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, The Observant Life (Book)
May 11, 2023
Every Day Morning Service (Shacharit)
The prayers at the very beginning of the morning service help us to start our day with intention and gratitude.
A Conservative Jew in Jerusalem
What is it like being a Conservative Jew in Jerusalem and how do we understand the holiness of the holiest place in the world?
What is Tzedakah?
Jewish tradition does not see contributions to the community’s welfare as mere charity, but rather as tzedakah, literally “acts of justice.”












