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The Power of Dialogue: An Interview with Activist Sarah Weil
Through mourning the loss of 16-year old Shira Banki z”l, fatally attacked at the 2015 Jerusalem Pride March, the city’s LGBTQ community emerged as a thread to bring together a city divided at the seams. LGBTQ leaders took to Zion Square, the central plaza in the heart of Jerusalem, to hold open forums for unprecedented public discussion in a project called the Meeting Place.
Saying Goodbye To My Southern Jewish Road Trip Buddy
I recently parted with something near and dear to my heart – my companion on many a Southern Jewish road ...
Opening Up A Dor L’Dor
One of the best parts of being a parent for me has been seeing who my kids have become. They ...
Growing Up African-American and Jewish Leads to a Life of Service in Georgia
For Georgia Politician, Legacy of Oppression and Persistence Motivates
Making Jewish Life Accessible for All
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. Join us as we share stories that highlight the impact of inclusion in our camp communities.
“Solidarity is a Verb, Not a Noun”: On Muslim Fundraising for the St. Louis Jewish Cemetery
This past weekend, hundreds of graves at the Shel Emeth Jewish cemetery in St. Louis were vandalized. No sooner was ...
Hermeneutics (Drash)
A method for learning Torah, developed by the rabbis of the Talmud.
Literary Criticism
Literary criticism developed to examine the literary characteristics (including narrative technique, tone, theme, structure, and imagery) of the Bible.
Parashat Nitzavim Quiz
Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.
Parashat Eikev Quiz
Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.
Hagar and Ishmael
An example of ancient surrogate motherhood and the biblical destiny of the child.