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.
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.
Opportunity to Connect Deeper: Why We Learn Torah
When I study Torah, I always do two things: 1. I ask myself, how did what I just read apply to my life? 2. I ...
How to Comfort Mourners During Shivah
What do I do when I go to a shivah? Remember that conversation should be about the deceased, not the mourners or the visitors.
Prayer for Simchat Torah War
Prayer for Simchat Torah War by The Rabbinical Assembly of Israel and Masorti Israel.
Food in the Talmud: A Window Into a Distant Past
Food is a way to discover layers of knowledge, connect to an ancient memory, and an invitation to revisit the lives of our distant ancestors.












