Shabbat
Sweet and Sour
In my grandparents’ homes, as in the shtetlach from whence they came, the food was sweet and sour – just ...
People First
It’s been an interesting couple of months here in New Jersey. First, in August, an earthquake rocked us, and while ...
The Jewish Message
Earlier this week, Tom Fields-Meyer wrote about reading and thinking about books and took a look at autism and God. He has been ...
Ten Hours in the Life of a Rabbi Without Borders
Twenty early morning souls relax into the padded cushions that line the basement of the Washington Center for Consciousness Studies. I ...
Three Biblical Signs of Covenant
Shabbat, the rainbow after the flood, and brit milah are three covenantal "signs" which God provides.
Haftarah for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
The New Moon is a symbol of the feminine, and a time when all creatures will come together to praise God.
Ask the Expert: For Shabbat, Can I Use a Different Type of Bread Instead of Challah?
What works for saying the blessings and "taking challah"?