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Rabbi Thrown Out Of Jackson Restaurant: The Real Story

“Did you hear about the rabbi getting thrown out of a Jackson restaurant?”Everyone at our office has been asked that ...

Who Will My Daughter Be?

On October 1 (and about four and half weeks early), my wife and I welcomed our daughter into the world. ...

Heschel’s Host: “Don’t Tell Me Religions Can’t Get Along!”

“Do you know a rabbi by the name of Abraham Joshua Heschel?”The question was asked of me by Jean Jackson, ...

Our Life: Based on a True Story

While there were quite a few excellent movies in 2012, my favorite, far and away was “Argo.” I saw it ...

I Am “Southern & Jewish”

My name is Ann Zivitz Kimball, and I’m a proud Southern Jew.Since “Southern & Jewish” is the name of this ...

Jewish storytelling: not just at the kitchen table, but about the kitchen table

I was recently sharing my excitement about Bill Bryson’s latest book, At Home , during a Friday night sermon.  The ...