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Click (Everyw)here
At the end of the week, I embark on a weeklong meditation retreat. As the retreat starts, and for its ...
Meeting the Shoe Lady of Denver
Meeting Ranya Kelly for the first time you would never guess that this quiet petite woman once brought a major ...
The Cruelty of a Cheeseburger
This week’s Torah portion commands us to swear off cheeseburgers. Well not exactly. It was the rabbis that created the ...
Fifty Shades of Anti-Semitism
When my children were in Kindergarten they learned about the story of Esther in preparation for Purim. Five years ago, ...
All I Want is the Truth: Rip Off the Masks and Gimme Some Truth
John Lennon once wrote in lyrical desperation, “All I want is the truth, man. Just gimme some truth.” Without any ...
At Purim, We Shall Overcome
This past week I had the pleasure of attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. With inspiring speakers, ...
He Lived Long, Prospered… And Spoke Yiddish
Like so many others, I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Leonard Nimoy last week.One of my friends, ...
Purim: Not So G-Rated
When I think of the Purim holiday, I tend to think of noise-making, carnivals, costumes, and cookies. It was definitely ...
Esther, the Megillah, and Me
Ever since I was young, I have always felt a strong connection to Purim. For most girls at that age, ...
Birth Control – Emphasis on Control
I can clearly remember where I was sitting, in the midst of my Bible class during my final semester at ...
What’s Your Number?
I’ve been thinking about numbers lately. Not in a Jewish, gematria-type way, but in a way that kinda makes me wish I ...
What About the Women?
This question has hounded me since childhood – both in the secular world where I grew up and in the ...