July 2013
Why I’m an Agnostic Theist
Researchers at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have just published a new study about atheists and atheism, and interestingly, ...
Sweet n’ Nutty Granola Bars + Tips for Healthy Eating at Camp
Maybe healthy eating has been a struggle between you and your kids this year, or maybe they are happy to ...
‘Tis the season of the farmers’ market
Today’s lunch included stir-fryed Purslane. Until two weeks ago, I’d never heard of it or, to my knowledge, tasted it ...
THIS Is Mississippi
This post is written by Education Fellow Allison Poirier. I live in Mississippi now, but I remain a very proud native ...
Pride and Pain in the Orthodox World
“There was a deep sense of comfort, of relief, of finally feeling like we could be ourselves.” “I was amazed ...
Visiting the Soviet Union
I’ve had four opportunities to visit the Soviet Union/Former Soviet Union over the years, the fourth being the trip I’m preparing ...
Home Sweet Home
Throughout the school year, my daughter’s Instagram feed is filled with posts from friends – “#campzipcode is my home,” “100 ...
Why I hope a Right-Winger Becomes the Next Chief Rabbi of Israel
There is a big election coming up on Wednesday, one many American Jews might not be aware of. In response ...
Putting Myself on the Line
As a book editor, my work had always been behind the scenes. When Ron Rubin (an author I had previously ...
Parashat Ekev: Taking Steps
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...