June 2016
China as Sinai and Parakeets on the Roof: The Important Spiritual Art of Jewish Bloopers
I’ll never forget that time I taught the first line of this week’s Torah portion (B’midbar). One English translation begins, “God spoke ...
Greek Burekas, A Treat at Shavuot or Year-Round
The Shavuot holiday is upon us. We celebrate our becoming a people committed to living the gift of receiving and ...
What the Stanford Rape Case Can Teach Us
Like a great many others have over these past few days, I have read the incredibly powerful letter written by ...
Giving Gelt: Starting A Family Giving Circle (Part 2)
Around Hanukkah this past year, my family decided to start our own giving circle. Sitting around the kitchen table, armed with ...
Understanding Trump’s Role in History
On Race and Judicial Impartiality: “He’s proud of his his heritage. I respect him for that… He’s a Mexican. We’re ...
Soulfood for Shavuot
Shavuot is one of the rare Jewish holidays that really specifies a dairy meal.READ: Why Do We Eat Cheesecake on Shavuot?Some ...
1 2 3 4! We Want Color War!
Music is blaring, campers are cheering, crazy costumes abound, and camp spirit is at an all-time high… this can only ...
Samantha Bee for President!
Ok people have you been watching “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”? For heaven’s sakes, why not?!? During this election season, ...
My Havruta and I Disagree on Everything — and That’s a Good Thing
We don't agree on politics and we don't agree on religion, and we talk about them all the time.
My Southbound Story: Leah
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and Fellowships at the ...