March 2015

Mensch Madness Game 1: Ram vs. Little Goat!

This year’s Mensch Madness Baaaaaa-sketball Tournament opens with a play-in game between the #8 seed, One Little Goat from the ...

It’s the Little Things Part 2: In Pursuit of Imperfection  

Today’s post from Carson Gleberman of “Umm, About That..” offers advice from parents of LGBTQ children. If you’re looking for ...

My #OrthodoxFeministMoment

“Ima, can you help me with my chapter of megillah?” My thirteen-year old son Davi, who recently became a Bar ...

It’s the Little Things

Today’s post from Keshet Board member Carson Gleberman offers advice from parents of LGBTQ children. If you’re looking for more support, check ...

Israeli Elections: True Confessions of a 21st Century Israeli-American

You say you care about the Israeli election?  Me too, but how much do you know? How many political parties ...

Challenging our Assumptions about Women’s Inclusion

“You should volunteer to lead the Orthodox minyan, prayer services, you have the opportunity to make a Kiddush HaShem, sanctification ...

Mensch Madness 2015: Bringing out the Beasts!

Last year, the ISJL  (a very sports-centric Southern and Jewish office) held a tournament of champions. The inaugural Mensch Madness matched up ...

Celebrating Passover Around the World

According to legend, at Passover Elijah the Prophet visits every Seder table around the world. As he travels he must ...

Lightness, Darkness, Transition

When the winter solstice arrived, we went from the darkest days of the year to a gradual increase of light. ...

Southern Jewish Spotlight: Midland/Odessa, Texas

As an ISJL Education Fellow, I hit the road a lot and spend time in communities that are new to ...