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Praying with My Feet Because #BlackLivesMatter
What was it like to walk in the wilderness from Egypt to the Promised Land?In my own life and in ...
Saying Goodbye to the Greatest Generation
Like our ancestors in Egypt, we may feel lost without our patriarchs and matriarchs. But a new era is underway.
Roasted Carrots with Tahini, Mint and Pistachios Recipe
This easy, savory-sweet side comes together in 30 minutes.
JOFA's Torch, Live, Women & Feminism
When a Woman Leads Services, A Community Struggles With Its Identity
Recently, the Ritual Committee of my congregation, Kehillat Yedidya in Jerusalem, asked its members whether we might occasionally allow Kabbalat ...
Jewish Minor Fasts 101
The four minor fast days are not as restrictive as Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av.
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Southern & Jewish
How to Make A Bike-Powered Menorah in Mississippi (and Everywhere)
Spending Hanukkah in the Deep South is far from my “most remote” holiday experience. In December of 2012, I was ...
Tu Bishvat and the Repudiation of Cynicism
The Jewish new year for trees is the rare time where we celebrate potential — not product.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Hoshanah Rabbah is the climax of the High Holiday cycle, the day the judgment of Yom Kippur receives its final seal.
Celebrate, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, Sukkot
Bringing The Cycle To An End
The end of the fall holiday season looks forward to redemption.
The Power of a Rabbi
Earlier this week, Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu reflected on recent stories of rabbis who have acted inappropriately. They have abused the ...