2013
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 ...
Sports? I’m More a Fan of Random Jewish Discoveries
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. They had arranged a viewing of ...
Standing Up to Bullying
Watch this moving short video about Eisner and Crane Lake Camps’ work educating students about bullying: This was a day ...
The Teacher Has Plenty to Learn
At Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, where I teach, all would-be history majors and minors are required to take (and ...
Wrapping Myself in the Fringes
This was the d’var Torah (discourse) I gave at the Jewish service on Friday night at the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, ...