October 2015
Intermarriage Is a Scapegoat
“My son-in-law is so lovely, and he and my daughter are very happy, and I’m happy for them. But he’s ...
Learning To Cook in My Southern Jewish Kitchen
There are many stereotypes about Jewish mothers. Some of them are positive, some less so. But we all know them ...
A Kosher Jew, BBQ and Community
For more on Southern Jewish life, check out MyJewishLearning’s Southern & Jewish blog.What makes Southern Jews, Southern Jews? According to ...
Shabbat in a Fast-Paced World
I have a confession. I had intended to post this blog on Friday, but I’m only getting around to it ...
Making a Football Stadium Holy
It’s football season once again. I was once a more rabid football fan (my team of choice was the Washington ...
Wanted: A Master & A Mensch
As part of my job as the Director of Education at the ISJL, I, along with my staff members, serve ...
How Can We Do the Most Good?
There’s a new TV show out called “Adam Ruins Everything,” where comedian Adam Conover shares everything that’s factually incorrect — and even harmful — ...
Celebrating Our Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah
“Some people will do anything to get out of synagogue on Simchat Torah” said my husband as we headed off ...
God, Are You Listening?
I was asked recently: “Do you believe God is really listening?”It is interesting: We rabbis talk more to children about ...
Should I Take a Selfie?
“Should I take a selfie?” YES. Had a great time with the kids at camp, seen here in the Strauss. ...