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Others, and Othering
We have to be willing to be moved by those who think differently — and be prepared to be changed by them
Preserving the Past In The Wake of a Storm
When a hurricane hit Houston, this historian got to work
A New Rosh Hashanah Song and Album for a New Year
Talking about an “Anyada Buena” with Ladino singer and activist Sarah Aroeste
Feeling the Love in Israel
Make for yourself a teacher, acquire a friend, and judge every person favorably. (Pirkei Avot 1:6)
A Slap in the Face in an Ancient Church That Wasn’t a Synagogue
On a tour of Judea (in the West Bank), wishing all its residents past and present were acknowledged.
How Jewish Music Is Making Mississippi Feel Like Home
Who knew a move down South would mean a return to playing Jewish music?
Now That We Have Criticized Joel Osteen, We Must Do These Three Things
Ways we can move forward after Harvey and other disasters.
Finding Yourself – Wherever You Are
As the High Holy Days remind us, getting to know ourselves takes time.
The Way We Were – Anniversaries, September 11 and Standing Together Again
Years later, we forget about 9/11 until something – a picture, a story, a smell or a day on the calendar – reminds us where we were, even who we were.
Why Do We Act Like We’re Powerless?
Don’t compare protests against Nazis with non-violent tactics in the Civil Rights MovementAbout a month ago, I wrote about the ...