Jewish History
Jacob Lumbrozo
One of the first persons charged with blasphemy in the English colonies was a Jew.
Don’t Think About Nazis
Think about Poland. Think about shtetl life, and Jews in Eastern Europe. Are you capable of picturing that without Hitler ...
I Don’t Think They Get It
One of my favorite movies of all time is The Producers. I don’t remember how old I was, but I ...
Jane Evans Argues for Ordination of Women Rabbis
Today in Jewish History: April 29, 1957
Amy Eilberg Ordained as First Female Conservative Rabbi
Today in Jewish History: May 12, 1985
Sandy Sasso Ordained as First Female Reconstructionist Rabbi
Today in Jewish History: May 19, 1974
Peace and Love
Over the next three days, journalist Simona Fuma will be guest blogging from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. ...
AIPAC’s Critics
Over the next three days, journalist Simona Fuma will be guest blogging from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. ...
Conservative Rabbi to Have Official Policy Role
Nearly two years ago, after the creation of Hechsher Tzedek (now Magen Tzedek), I blogged about United Synagogue’s need for ...
Not all Nazi Jokes are Funny
I’ve openly blogged about Holocaust humor and my acceptance of it on this site. So don’t get me wrong when ...
Three Biblical Signs of Covenant
Shabbat, the rainbow after the flood, and brit milah are three covenantal "signs" which God provides.
A Historical View of Choosing a Jewish Name
Naming a child can reflect ancestry, associations with the baby's arrival, and hopes and dreams for his or her future.