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Jewish Culture, Jewish Theater and Dance
Jewish Theater & Dance 101
Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back to the Bible.
Bible, Personalities of the Bible, Purim
Why Crucify Haman?
Artistic representations of the Purim villain shed light on medieval Jewish and Christian interpretations of the holiday.
The Parents’ Role in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Traditionally, the father recited one blessing during the service, but today, parents are often much more involved.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Judaism and Free Will, Live, Study
Becoming Free in Judaism
From the beginning of biblical time, man has struggled to break his binding ties in order to become free, independent, and fully human.
Mishkan in Mississippi
The last thing I imagined to find when I moved to Mississippi? A tabernacle.Over the years, I’ve learned a lot ...
Choose Life
In Moses' final words to the Children of Israel, he implores them to choose life and keep the covenant.
Disability, Gender & Sexuality, Keshet
Let’s Get The Conversation Started: LGBT Jews and Orthodox Communities
We are a group of observant, Orthodox families from across the United States, including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Releasing Your Burden: The Eshel Shabbaton
As we’ve explored in earlier posts by and about Orthodox Jews who are also LGBTQ (including a round-up of blogs, ...
Celebrate, FAQ, Prayer Services, Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur FAQ: All About the Day of Atonement
Your Yom Kippur questions answered