spirituality

For some people, fitting into the status quo is soothing, comforting, peaceful. Not for me. For me, seeking a life ...

What does it take to be a “player” in Jewish life? No, not that kind of “player.” I mean, what ...

New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep. So in the past I did not bother at all. This year, is ...

Spirituality is biography. Jewish spirituality and Jewish biography both demand a duty to speak out, reject silencing, and stand up against any ...

Are you afraid of things that go bump in the night? I was, but I’ve been taking a course — well, ...

Happy Thanksgiving! For many, Thanksgiving gathers us with family and friends, inviting us to reflect gratefully on our blessings. For ...

Here’s a one-question pop quiz, and everyone gets an “A.” Now that this year’s Jewish High Holy Days are done, which of ...

During the High Holiday period, we expect a great deal from ourselves. Putting aside the business of material holiday preparation ...

Shabbat dinner with young university students can be an adventure. My husband and I warm them up with a few ...

The season of teshuvah is for thinking and feeling, but mainly as springboards for action