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Lech-Lecha – One More Layer of Goodbye

In memoriam, for Rabbi Samuel Dresner, HaRav Shumel Chayyim ben Yehuda v’ Malka z”l.

#Me,Too

How did we not know that our friends and family have gone through these awful experiences of sexual harassment and abuse?

Living a Judaism That Is Outside the Box but Inside the Experience

There might be underlying principles that would have some determining factor on whether we felt like we belonged in a particular group or context

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict as a Parable of Two Men and a Woman

Another way to understand the intractable nature of dual claims to one homeland.

Are You Living in Sodom? #MeToo

The biblical city had a culture of rape — and it wasn't the victims' faults.

Gratitude with a Side of Humility and Guilt

I know how lucky I am. I am so grateful. I am humbled. And, I feel guilty

Continuing Conversations: A Lesson From Memphis

Long after the holidays, let's keep reflecting.

King David, Batsheva and #MeToo

If Batsheva had had the chance, the tweet would have written itself, but we never heard her side of the story.

Me, Too.

The Jewish tradition is very clear that all sexual encounters require explicit consent.

A Puerto Rican Jew and the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

For one Jewish educator, the start of the New Year was bittersweet.

Journeying from Dublin, Ireland to Jackson, Mississippi

Some thoughts on moving from The Emerald Isle to the Bible Belt.

Stuffed With Blessings for Sukkot

CSAs, holiday reflections and a bonus family kreplach recipe!