Torah
Torah Costume, One Size Fits All
As a high school student, finding the right Purim costume can be rather stressful. There are so many factors to consider: ...
What Matters is You (Not if the Dress is Black & Blue or White & Gold)
Last weekend a group of 60+ LGBTQ and ally teens joined together for the 4th annual Keshet/Hazon LGBTQ & Ally ...
The Cruelty of a Cheeseburger
This week’s Torah portion commands us to swear off cheeseburgers. Well not exactly. It was the rabbis that created the ...
Finding Strength in Community & The Story of Purim
The first time I really dug into the story of Purim was actually also the first time I thought I ...
At Purim, We Shall Overcome
This past week I had the pleasure of attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. With inspiring speakers, ...
Bat Mitzvah Girl Speaks Volumes, Without Saying a Word
If I close my eyes and sit quietly, I can still picture the expression on her face. My breath catches ...
Purim in Paradise, from Nashville to the Caribbean
Imagine Purim by the crystal clear and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. No need for warm costumes or shoveling ...
The Torah of Vulcan
On Friday, Leonard Nimoy, an actor most famed for his role in a science-fiction television show, died.Since then, my social ...
The King’s Gate
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude ...
Denominational Ins and Outs: The New Mishkan
Jewish life is turned around – so suggests this week’s Torah portion (Terumah) about the first Mishkan (ritual focus of ...