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How To Lead A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah Seder

This ritual for the Jewish New Year goes far beyond dipping apples in honey.

Solomon Hays and the Yom Kippur Balcony Window Battle

Solomon Hays and his family were excommunicated from Shearith Israel in New York City due to causing a disturbance over a simple window.

Shabbat as Social Reform

Rabbis and Jews argued for a five-day work week in order to be able to observe Shabbat.

Lag Ba’Omer in Meron

Each year, a rabbinic grave is the site of one of the biggest parties in Israel.

Lemon and Almond Semolina Cake

Celebrating the tastes of Tu Bishvat.

Haftarah for Terumah

How to build a Temple: Follow the instruction book.

The Ethical Implications of Ma’oz Tzur (Rock of Ages)

Should you joyously sing a song that you might find offensive?

Ecology & Shabbat

Shabbat gives us an opportunity to stop trying to control the world.

Pharaoh’s Courtiers

We can identify with Pharaoh's servants--and this need not make us uncomfortable.

On History and Memory

You can learn history, but how does one acquire memory?

Hanukkah Meditation

The miracle of the real.

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