August 2015
Navigating Orthodox Conversion with a Feminist Sensibility
I was 75 percent Jewish, I told the Orthodox rabbi, my paternal grandparents and one maternal grandparent were all Jewish. “So, you’re not Jewish,” he replied.
Finding Helen Keller’s Thank You-Note to a Southern Rabbi
“The birds are gone. The life that throbbed through tree, bush and grass is stilled. The ground is frozen so ...
‘Straight Outta Compton’ and Black Lives Matter
When I was supposed to be learning Torah trope in my bedroom at 12 years old in preparation for my ...
A Tale of Two Tragedies
Israel is the most uplifting place in the world, and on my trip there last week I felt the usual ...
A Sweet Southern Simcha
For those of you who remember my very pregnant Passover post, you’ll be happy to know I made it through ...
Pilgrimage to the High Holidays
My husband and I are on a pilgrimage to Mt. Baker.Yes, a pilgrimage. There’s nothing else to call it.From our ...
Reframing Worries About the Future
As a parent of young adults, I often talk with my peers about the unexpected paths our kids are choosing. ...
G*d of the Gaffes
When Jon Stewart left his post tonight he left behind a legacy of fake reporting real news with an eye ...
Back to School: Help Bring Social Justice & LGBTQ Equality to the Classroom
September is just around the corner, which means a new academic year is approaching. But schools aren’t always the ideal ...
ELI Talks: Comedy, Disability, and the Inclusive Synagogue
After her synagogue did not know how to deal with her Tourette’s syndrome, it was Jewish camp that brought Pam ...