Shabbat
Breaking the Cycle of Unwelcome in Jewish Life
For many of us going to a new synagogue or Jewish environment is tough. We spend time beforehand wondering if ...
FREE STUFF: Breaking Matzo Cap, Apron, and Coffee Table Book
We know how much you love to cook. It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and you’re already in the midst of ...
A Prayer For Paris
On Saturday night, my husband and I went to a local pub to listen to music. Then we came home ...
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 ...
Pumpkin Beef Chili
My husband and I just bought our first house – such an exciting milestone – and so for the first ...
Shabbat of Shabbats: Yom Kippur and Camp
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of reading a very touching piece by Dr. Oliver Sacks z”l ...
Shabbat Is Not Orthodox
We are a diverse Jewish community. We hold different views on Israel. We have different understandings of Torah. There are ...
The Challenge of Modern Jewish Practice (or An Elul Apology)
The phone rang loudly in our house. My middle son jumped up and dashed to get it, picked up the ...
A Powerful Woman
As this summer, and this Jewish year wind down, I’m completing the painting and writing for my fourth illuminated book ...
Would Oliver Sacks Call Himself “Religious”?
Oliver Sacks is one of the most respected scientists today. The author of many best-selling books on the brain, he ...
The Mystery of Those Mini Kiddush Cups
I’ve made Kiddush in synagogue social halls countless times. Most of my life I stood there holding a humble plastic ...
Weekend at the Beach
In the Beginning, the friendship of three rabbis was created and nurtured at an annual Rabbis Without Borders alumni retreat.My plan was to enjoy a ...