Shabbat
Acting with Heart
Contrary to what many of us have been taught, Judaism cares about more than deeds.
Back of the House
Will the "Great Resignation" and this week's Torah portion, Vayera, remind us to value less visible workers?
The Pursuit of Happiness
The different between the Jewish and Western notions of happiness is captured by psychologist Abraham Maslow's notions of self-actualization and self-transcendence.
Harbor and Homecoming: Reflections on Marriage
Remember how people — old people in particular — used to say that marriage was one of the hardest things ...
How to Make Shabbat Meaningful at Home
There are many ways to make Shabbat feel meaningful outside of attending synagogue and sharing meals with friends.
When I Light Shabbat Candles
Some Friday nights I light candles at 9 pm. No, I don’t live in Alaska or Scandinavia. I’m talking about ...
Why Do Jews Eat Challah on Shabbat?
Challah, soft and rich, brushed with egg wash, and woven into complex shapes or beautiful braids, is served in households ...
How Having a Baby Has Changed This Rabbi’s Blessings
This summer, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world in Jackson, Mississippi. Ever since, the birth ...
5 Jewish Rainbow Foods for Parshat Noah
This week, in celebration of Parshat Noah – in which we read the Torah portion that includes the story of Noah’s ...
Shabbat Shalom – You’re Doing It Wrong!
My family hadn’t been to synagogue in awhile. Even though I’m a Jewish professional myself, it happens—largely because while I ...
What is a Kishke?
One food you’ve probably heard of, but haven’t ventured to cook is kishke. It’s a sausage-like dish that appears buried ...