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A Magical Mother, Golems, and Surprising History

My mother always told us she could do magic. And though my sisters and I were modern children of the ...

Sukkot Guest List: Will You Invite Challenging Conversations?

Sukkot offers some incredible starting points for discussion. The Sukkot holiday begins tonight and lasts for a week. Among other things, ...

Taking It To The Streets

Sukkot was never a big deal for me when growing up. Coming so soon after the pomp and circumstance of ...

How Judaism Became the Foundation of My Memoir

The one thing that has really shocked me about my new book is how Jewish it is.I’m a nonobservant Jew, ...

Recipes & Discussion for Sukkot

By now you’ve hopefully  eaten a good Rosh Hashana meal, had a meaningful Yom Kippur fast, looked at your watch ...

My Virtual Rosh Hashanah Experience

I’m thankful for the internet everyday. I’m thankful when it guides me to a new restaurant, tells me the score ...

Who Wrote the Story of Abraham and Isaac?

  “I didn’t think he’d do it. I really didn’t think he would.” That’s how I open my book, with ...

Reflections After Our Camp Nearly Burned Down

Shanah Tova from the Ranch Camp! We wish your family a year full of happiness, health, and fulfillment.The High Holiday ...

What We Can Learn from the Rich Symbolism of Sukkot

There are more spiritually resonant symbols associated with the Festival of Sukkot than with any other major Jewish holiday. On ...

Summer Lovin’ – Amanda & Adam

AMANDA SAGARIN & ADAM THOMASHOW When/how/where at camp did you meet? Adam and I knew each other in high school, ...

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