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The Nazi Victim Who Forgave Her Perpetrators

As a young child, Eva Mozes Kor was a subject of Dr. Mengele’s horrific human experiments. Decades later, she made headlines for granting ‘amnesty’ to a physician who worked alongside the notorious Nazi doctor. Here’s Mozes Kor’s story in her own words.

This Rosh Hashanah, Try Picking Up the Phone

Mass emails and social posts asking for forgiveness from ‘anyone I hurt’ bypass the hard work of repentance.

How to Bless the Four Species on Sukkot

Al Netilat Lulav is the blessing traditionally recited prior to waving the lulav and etrog.

Things You Can’t Do on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, many activities are prohibited to preserve the sanctity of the day.

Personal Hygiene on Yom Kippur

Can you shower? Use a toothbrush? Deodorant??

How to Create a Vegan Seder Plate

Two small substitutions are all that is required to turn the traditional seder plate vegan.

How to Greet People on Passover

Happy Passover is always acceptable, but here are a few traditional greetings — in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino — to try out over the holiday.

When It Rains, It Pours!

Celebrating Purim amid the mishegos of life.

Picturing Trees for Tu Bishvat

Photographing nature in the Deep South makes the New Year for the Trees feel even more special.

Resolving To Make My Secular New Year A More Jewish One

This year, I'm thinking about resolutions a little differently.

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