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.
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What is Bikur Holim, Visiting the Sick? Why is it Important?
“Bikur holim” in Hebrew means visiting the sick. Here’s some guidance on how to do this important Mitzvah.
Teshuvah Summary: Medical and Recreational Cannabis Usage
What is the halakhic and Jewish ethical status of consuming, possessing, and selling cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes?
Asher Yatsar: My Favorite Blessing
Our bodies are wonderful and wondrous. Asher Yatsar helps us recognize our physical selves and offers a moment of gratitude to The Creator.
Rain Insertions Part 2: Theology and a Talmudic Reading
In the second part of our series on rain insertions, explore the theology behind rain insertions and a Talmudic reading to accompany this.
What is Pareve Food?
Some foods, neither meat nor dairy in origin, are known as pareve and government standards may differ from Rabbinical definitions.












