Jewish Texts
Sex and Modern Orthodox Singles: Between Halakha and Reality
I was a Girl Scout for ten years, from 3rd-12th grade. I learned how to start a fire, cook for ...
Who Wrote This Contemporary Text?
From Everything is Illuminated to The Sabbath, see if you can name the authors of these contemporary texts.
Hillel, Comma, Open, and Beit Shammai
Once again HIllel has found itself in the news due to several recent events: Eric Fingerhut’s refusal to speak at ...
Megillah, Matzah, and Equality
This is an exciting time of the year to be an observant Jew. The religious momentum in the months of ...
Click (Everyw)here
At the end of the week, I embark on a weeklong meditation retreat. As the retreat starts, and for its ...
Purim: Not So G-Rated
When I think of the Purim holiday, I tend to think of noise-making, carnivals, costumes, and cookies. It was definitely ...
Esther, the Megillah, and Me
Ever since I was young, I have always felt a strong connection to Purim. For most girls at that age, ...
Birth Control – Emphasis on Control
I can clearly remember where I was sitting, in the midst of my Bible class during my final semester at ...
In Good Faith: Why Religious Freedom Must Go Hand in Hand With Dignity for All
Today I was in the Georgia Capitol to speak against a bill entitled the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The battlelines have ...
Tears and Empowerment on Purim
Crying isn’t supposed to be part of Purim. Maybe it’s okay if you’re six and having a sugar-induced meltdown right ...
What Should Rabbis Talk About?
In recent weeks, several of my colleagues both on this blog and elsewhere, have written thoughtful articles on current issues ...