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At Purim, We Shall Overcome
This past week I had the pleasure of attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. With inspiring speakers, ...
Purim in Paradise, from Nashville to the Caribbean
Imagine Purim by the crystal clear and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. No need for warm costumes or shoveling ...
Purim: Not So G-Rated
When I think of the Purim holiday, I tend to think of noise-making, carnivals, costumes, and cookies. It was definitely ...
Esther, the Megillah, and Me
Ever since I was young, I have always felt a strong connection to Purim. For most girls at that age, ...
Birth Control – Emphasis on Control
I can clearly remember where I was sitting, in the midst of my Bible class during my final semester at ...
Apricot-Infused Bourbon for Purim and Beyond
Hamantaschen get all the Purim glory, and rightfully so. These soft triangular cookies can be filled with anything from the ...
Christians and Jews Sharing Shabbat in the Delta
My family lives in Greenwood, Mississippi. Nestled in the heart of the Delta, we are proud of our small-but-vibrant shul; ...
The King’s Gate
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude ...
Tears and Empowerment on Purim
Crying isn’t supposed to be part of Purim. Maybe it’s okay if you’re six and having a sugar-induced meltdown right ...
A Daughter’s Response to “Mincha in the Midwest”
This past Simchat Torah, my mother began planning her synagogue’s first women’s mincha, afternoon service. She was inspired by the ...
Welcoming the Bride Modern Style
Since I released my latest music video, “Boee Kala,” many friends, fellow musicians, and community members have asked me questions ...
Moishe in Mississippi: Making a Difference, Without Walls
Today’s post was written jointly by Arielle Nissenblatt and Lonnie Kleinman – two young Jewish professionals who also happen to ...