September 2015
Our Mississippi Rosh Hashanah Table
Our table was once too big for us, then we became too big for it, and now we fit almost exactly in its seats… and in future years, with grandkids and the ongoing cycle of celebrations, we will outgrow it again.
The Year for Transition and Transformation
The summer of 1984 was my first exposure to the mega-international sporting event known as the Summer Olympic Games. At ...
Back to (Religious) School: How Do We Teach Tikkun Olam?
I used to work in a public school, so “back to school” was a big part of my life. Now, ...
The Challenge of Modern Jewish Practice (or An Elul Apology)
The phone rang loudly in our house. My middle son jumped up and dashed to get it, picked up the ...
Compassion is God’s Revenge
When is Rosh Hashanah 2015? Find out here. Or wondering when is Yom Kippur 2015? Click here to find out!The Ba’al ...
A Labor Day Confession
[Chart from the Jewish Labor Committee, the Jewish voice in the labor movement, and the voice of the labor movement ...
Southern Jewish Snapchats: Shira’s Geo-Journey
With the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, some of you might be about to embark on road trips. My entire ...
The Waters of Noah: 10 Years After Katrina
There was no ark and no one chosen to survive the flood that devastated New Orleans in the wake of ...
The Divine Dance of Forgiveness
This weekend (September 4-5, 2015) traditionally brings the Selichot service of inner awareness and penitence in readiness for the High Holy ...
Rediscovering Prayer with the New Reform Movement Machzor
This is the time of year that rabbis and cantors are busy preparing for the High Holy Days. Time taken ...