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To the Person Who Vandalized My Sister’s Picture
Last week, I hung up a sign in my synagogue, inviting the community to join us in honoring the memory ...
Converting to Judaism G-dcast Video
What’s involved in converting to Judaism? This video from our friends at G-dcast provides a quick overview. Be sure also to ...
Rabbi, What’s Jesus’ Nickname?
Dear Rabbi,I have a question that has bothered me/intrigued me for years. What was Jesus’ true name? What was the ...
The Dividing Wall of Netanyahu’s Legacy
In the 1970s and 1980s, if someone referenced “The Wall” they were likely referring to the Berlin Wall (or the ...
Shifra’s Calling
Ten years ago I got that call. My dear friend called to tell me she was pregnant. I wish my ...
Turned Away From The Mikvah
I had been selected for a 10-day workshop at Yad Vashem for Jewish educators and planned to arrive early and ...
How to Get a Jewish Divorce (Video)
An overview of Jewish divorce, produced by our friends at G-dcast.
Do Your Tzedakah Priorities Reflect Your Values?
People want our tzedakah dollars. We are all deluged by solicitations, whether through phone calls, online requests, mailed letters, or ...
An Interview with Luzer Twersky: From Ultra-Orthodox to “Transparent” Star
Luzer Twersky is an actor who plays Mendel in Season Two of Amazon’s hit television show “Transparent.” He grew up ...
My Jewish Son’s Love of Christmas
My wife and I are a multiracial couple. She’s Black. I’m White. Our 4-year-old son is biracial.My wife grew up ...
Taking Sides on Hanukkah
I often wonder what group I would have belonged to when people were being asked to stand up and be ...
#HumansofJOFA
In honor of our 18th anniversary tribute dinner, we launched the photography campaign #HumansofJOFA. Modeled on the famous (and oft-replicated) ...