Partner Blogs
Mississippi is My Valentine
In honor of Valentine's Day, a love letter to the state I call home
What’s Southern and Jewish About Adventure Time?
Remembering Polly Lou Livingston, the iconic voice of Tree Trunks
A Rabbi Wearing a Female Meatsuit
The body we are born in is just a meat suit...
Jewish Wisdom from Jewish Educators
Judaism has a lot to tell us about how to live a meaningful life—here's some Jewish wisdom that inspires us.
A Blind Date with Literature
Or, what happens when you can't judge a book by its cover.
Forgiveness is Earned
She came into our lives like a freight train. Barreling through and doing as much destruction to our family as ...
Trees, Dreams, and the Morning After
While 2020 continues 2020-ing all around us, one practice I’ve found extremely comforting is SVARA’S daily drop-in mishnah collective. I’ve ...
Hanukkah Advocacy Starts at Home
Rachel's mom inspired her passion for Jewish education—and she's keeping the tradition alive.
Can a Rabbi Pastor Pastors?
The Rev. Dr. Paul Sorrentino, the former Director of Religious Life at Amherst College continues to shape my career as ...
A Former Seminarian in Seminary, Mississippi
As a Mississippi transplant, Rabbi Matt Dreffin loves sharing his Jewish story—even when it's sometimes misunderstood.
What’s Next? The West Wing and Jewish Representation
Gabby is finally seeing herself on TV—and she wants us to bring her the finest muffins and bagels in all the land.