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Is it Permissible to Work on Hanukkah?
Jews rest on Shabbat and other holidays. Does that include Hanukkah?
The Kernel of the Yet-To-Come
The renewal of the yearly cycle of Torah readings invites us to reconsider our foundational stories anew.
Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders, Rosh Hashanah
Choking on the Apple
I wasn’t at The People’s Climate March in New York on Sunday. I wanted to be, but I was, instead, ...
Moroccan-Inspired Tzimmes with Saffron, White Wine and Chicken
A classic dish, reimagined with sweet and savory flavors.
Beliefs & Practices, Celebrate, Yom Kippur
What is Sin?
A modern interpretation of sin and repentance.
Celebrate, Jewish&, Pray, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
Prayer for Diversity
Change is difficult. It can only happen when we reflect on the present and imagine different possibilities for going forward. ...
The Meaning of the Seder (Part 1)
From the first cup of wine to the breaking of the matzah
Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
Exploring the “Most Southern Place on Earth”
There is something about the Mississippi Delta. Known as “the most southern place on earth,” the Delta region is a ...
Conversion in Israel: An Arduous Journey
Jumping through hoops may look easy to this observant couple who sought an Orthodox conversion in Israel.
Trip to Africa Redefines Family for African-American Rabbi
Lessons learned in Rwanda in 2017 are inspiring a rabbi's work in the United States.