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Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass

The widespread violence of Nov. 9-10, 1938 signaled an escalation in the Nazi reign of terror.

Maimonides and His Discontents

Maimonides has long been a figure of extraordinary authority. Yet his understanding of Judaism was highly controversial.

Should Democracy Cause This Much Stress?

The election cycle in America is confusing in the best of years. Factor in pandemic restrictions, the historic nature of ...

Did Esau Have ADD/ADHD?

It is important to see the value in Esau as well as Jacob.

Should Jewish children trick or treat?

Each year the discussion surrounding Halloween festivities surfaces in conversations with Jewish educators around the country. Seemingly, regardless of socio-economic ...

India’s Bene Israel Jews

The oldest and largest of the three Jewish communities in India.

Reengage! The Legacy of the Crown Heights Riots & Civil Rights

This week marks the 21st anniversary of the Crown Heights Riots. When these riots took place in 1991, I was ...

Teaching After Tragedy

After an attack, how do we keep showing up?

The Jewish World At My Door

I love the idea of the global nature of the Jewish world a lot. I love the reality even more.  ...

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