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Interfaith, Live, Southern & Jewish
How Did This Nice Northern Catholic Boy Become Part of The Southern Jewish World?
My roommate Peter is neither Southern nor Jewish… and yet he somehow found himself an active part of Mississippi’s Southern ...
History of Sukkot
This agricultural holiday dates back to biblical times and has evolved over time.
Why I Love Black Friday (And Yes, I’m Out Shopping)
Black Friday gets kind of a bad reputation these days. Especially with some stores making employees work on Thanksgiving Thursday ...
Jewish Wedding Gifts
Planning to attend a Jewish wedding this summer? Here are Jewish gift ideas–some creative, some traditional–that probably aren’t on the ...
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Matisyahu: Return of the “King”
Although I can’t actually remember whether he played “King Without a Crown,” that iconoclastic first single that a friend swore ...
Celebrate, Denominations, Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Live, Study, Women & Feminism
The Rabbi In My Bedroom
When I got married, there were a million things on my to-do list. There was one thing, one pretty important ...
Alternative Ketubah Texts
Couples can often choose a ketubah text that reflects their values and goals.
Beliefs & Practices, God, Pray, Study
Does God Hear Our Prayers?
Traditional Judaism answers with an emphatic "yes!"
Showing Up, Then And Now: What Does Social Jewish Justice Look Like?
Believe me, we younger activists are engaged (it just looks different).