Uncategorized
BIP Vs. Eishet Chayil
Or, how escapist guilty pleasures sometimes make us think about serious realities
Why Study Jewish History?
The reasons are absolutely academic - and profoundly personal
Why Rosh Hashanah Comes Before Yom Kippur
It is often explained that on Rosh Hashanah, the birthday of creation, we celebrate God’s renewal of the world. The ...
Why Diversity Matters to the Next Generation of Jews
What an Asian-American Jew learned about his own assumptions
What Playing Games Can Teach Us About Prayer
Sometimes, structure stifles creativity.
BDS, Barnard and Natalie: The Bigger Problem
“Like many Israelis and Jews around the world, I can be critical of the leadership in Israel without wanting to boycott the entire nation.”
“Say No to Non!” – Let’s Ban the Phrase “Non-Jew”
Every person, every group, and every community sometimes needs a mirror to see itself clearly and sense its own conscience.
A Jew’s Guide to Dyeing Easter Eggs
This past weekend, I took a "dip" into a colorful seasonal art project.
See Different: Freedom After the Passover Seder
Don’t look now, but Passover’s not over.
Perfect Passovers in Guatemala
The Exodus and Jerusalem shine through life and work of photographer.
A Special Father-Son Duo and Their Unique Indian Haroset
A recipe for making Indian Passover seder treat
What the Four Children Can Teach us about Gender Fluidity
What the Four Children Can Teach us about Gender FluidityBy Rabbi Jesse M. OlitzkyQ: We are taught to ask questions ...