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On International Women’s Day – Here’s to The Vashtis

The real role model in last week's story deserves a shout-out today

A Completely Trivial and Out-of-Context Snapshot of Israeli Military Rule

The army usually declares a closure of the Palestinian territories for the holidays, meaning that all permits allowing Palestinians entrance into Israel become null and void.

Vayakhel Pekudei

We believe that it is our holy work to address poverty, structural racism, environmental degradation, the military economy, and most importantly, the moral tone of the national dialogue.

Where Do You Keep Your Safety Deposit Box?

As a rabbi, I am privileged to officiate at many life cycle events.  I become part of a family’s life ...

Target The Heart

Feelings are important, but a wise world can’t run only on feelings. Facts matter, actions matter, consequences matter.

Purim: Inside Out

Purim is about concealment. More specifically, it is about movement from the covert to the overt. There is a sustained ...

The Creepy Little Mississippi Storefront I Love

Honoring my heritage and prepping for the Zombie Apocalypse all at once...

Queer Jews of Color: We Belong

Too often I have felt alone: my people absent from Hebrew school lessons, traditions and communal practice.

When It Rains, It Pours!

Celebrating Purim amid the mishegos of life.

The Jews of Kentucky: A History Worth Exploring

The Kentucky Jewish History Symposium sees opportunities for fascinating scholarship

Fellowships and Full Circles

Last year I was applying for a Southern & Jewish job. This year I'm interviewing new applicants.

A Refugee Returns to Laos as a Jew

Jews come together for a historic Shabbat gathering in Laos.

Make Time For Turtle Stargazing

A surprisingly Southern-and-Jewish reminder.

The Al Aqsa Mosque = The Holy Temple?

Can Judaism and Islam share this holy site?

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