June 2016

The Beginning of the End

The summer months usher in vacations from school and shul. We tend to lose the weekly Torah portions from Shavuot ...

Judaism for Singles or for Families?

I’m getting married next week. Most of the wedding planning is done (but, oy, the table assignments, they continue to ...

Confronting the Awkwardness of Separating During Niddah

The most recent episode of “The Joy of Text” podcast featured a discussion on the time period when couples are ...

Why I Enrolled in Yeshivat Maharat, the Orthodox Seminary for Women Clergy

A couple of nights ago, my family and I went to see “Finding Dory.“ In this charming sequel to “Finding Nemo,” the ...

My Southbound Story: Student Rabbi Rob

As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...

The Ultimate Summer Camp Playlist

Music is a huge part of Jewish camp.  Whether it’s a ruach filled song session or a mix tape playing ...

Wait, Where Am I?

Anyone who has ever traveled has, at least once in their life, gotten lost. We all know that sinking feeling ...

Race: Pushing Myself & the Jewish Community

“Everyone has a different tolerance for complexity.” This is a concept that was introduced to me in anticipation of adopting ...

Prepare, Otherwise We Might Just Miss It

I have felt particularly blessed lately. I just celebrated 10 years of service at my congregation. Thankfully, these 10 years have been ...

How Leaders Assembly is Inspiring USY on Wheels

One of the great advances for USY Summer Experience in the last few years has been our affiliation of with ...