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American Jews, Jewish History, Study
Rabbi Gittelsohn’s Iwo Jima Sermon
A rabbi's eulogy for World War II heroes became famous after a bigoted attempt to ban it.
If You Haven’t Tried Italian Jewish Food, It’s Time to Dive In
And Passover is the perfect time to start.
Travel to Israel
For Jewish travelers, a visit to Israel can and should be more than a typical tourist encounter with a foreign people, culture, and place
Beliefs & Practices, Study, Tzedakah
Investigating the Individuals to Whom We Contribute
A contemporary Conservative rabbi reviews the Jewish legal literature for guidance on how much to ask about a person who solicits us for tzedakah--or whether to give to all who request our help.
Celebrate, Rosh Hashanah, The Canteen
The Power of Inclusion, and Lessons for Rosh Hashanah
After nine years as a camper and counselor at Massad Bet (of blessed memory), and one year as the Program ...
The 10 Best Quotes from the Book of Proverbs
This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
The Power of Being Seen
Laura Thor spoke these words at Transgender Day of Remembrance last year, at a service held at Jefferson Unitarian Church, ...
New Ceremonies: Being Pregnant
In a world where pregnancy is a choice, we should ritually acknowledge those who undertake it.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Wrapping Myself in the Fringes
This was the d’var Torah (discourse) I gave at the Jewish service on Friday night at the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, ...