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If Frum Men Were Advised Like Women
Please dress appropriately and modestly at all times. Modesty is the mark of a man – your beauty is within. ...
An Israeli Orthodox Feminist Visits JOFA
When I was 17, as part of my high school matriculation requirements, I wrote a paper on the subject of ...
Coming Out & Combining Names
After 11 years of marriage, my wife Kate and I are finally going to change our last names.I’m a little ...
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. ...
Coming Out at Our JCC
My three-year-old loves her preschool. Now in her third year there, she has friends she is close to, teachers she ...
I Love a Parade
The week is bracketed by two parades. The first is on the holiday of Simchat Torah, when we complete the ...