Articles by Chana Cooper

Eved Kena’ani: The Other Jewish Slave

By Chana Cooper | Comment ()
Throughout history, Jews have contemplated the practical and ethical implications of the biblical injunction of slavery. As recently as the 19th century, the discussion of biblical slavery was of practical interest. During the American Civil War, a public and heated dialogue about the ... Read more →

Rock the Vote: Jews, Politics, and Tikkun Olam

By Chana Cooper | Comment ()
BY: Chana Cooper[i]. When forming political positions and affiliations in modern-day America, it can be incredibly difficult to determine the proper relationship between one’s personal religious convictions and political stances. As Orthodox Jews, we ask ourselves: what role should Halakhah ... Read more →