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The Personal is Communal

Events in the "calendar" of the lifecycle are private, yet connect us to the "unseen presences" of missing family members and our entire people throughout history.

The Fascinating Evolution of Mexican Jewish Cuisine 

A joyful, dynamic and delicious blend of flavors, ingredients and techniques.

“Please Do Not Pass Me the Torah.”

If it means that you will never allow a women on the board, please do not pass me the Torah ...

When it Comes to Jewish Sexual Laws, It’s 3 Jews, 0 Opinions

Laws of family purity and sex should be private, but can they be too private?Some of this post contains adult ...

Can We Be Commanded to Be Happy?

Tonight begins the 8-day festival of Sukkot (7 days in Israel and in the American Reform movement). One of the ...

I Think About This Kosher Hot Dog Every Day

The chicken-cilantro dog garnished with Caesar salad from Jeff's Gourmet in LA is legendary.

Why I Converted to Judaism

My involvement with Judaism began with a Jewish boyfriend, but I ultimately converted for myself.

Surrogate Judaism

Some try to "outsource" their Judaism, but this approach has severe limits.

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