Erica Brown

Dr. Erica Brown is the director of the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership and an associate professor of curriculum and pedagogy at The George Washington University.


Articles by Erica Brown

In God’s Image: B’tselem Elohim

Jewish texts teach that all humans are created in the image of God.

Letting Go of Greed

Our notion of greed evolves throughout our lives.

Leadership and Trust

Some leaders make promises, but do they follow through?

Everyone Matters

Lighting candles on Hanukkah is easy enough that anyone can participate.

Yet Another Hanukkah Miracle

The role of Judith in Hanukkah.

Making Today Matter

Overcoming your name.

Orthodox Judaism Grapples with Bat Mitzvah

As girls have become the educational equals of boys in Orthodox Judaism, rabbis need to explore halakhah to create a normative bat mitzvah ceremony.