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The Beit Din

The Jewish court of law.

Biblical Readings for Passover

The selections highlight different aspects of the holiday.

Restore Yourself

A few months ago I realized I hadn’t been myself for a long time. I’d been under a lot of stress ...

I Think About This Kosher Hot Dog Every Day

The chicken-cilantro dog garnished with Caesar salad from Jeff's Gourmet in LA is legendary.

Why I Converted to Judaism

My involvement with Judaism began with a Jewish boyfriend, but I ultimately converted for myself.

Surrogate Judaism

Some try to "outsource" their Judaism, but this approach has severe limits.

Shabbat as Social Reform

Rabbis and Jews argued for a five-day work week in order to be able to observe Shabbat.

Shelo Asani Isha

It was mid-August and the air conditioning was broken in the café on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Across ...

“The State of the Union is …”

Every January I reflect on the lessons of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, ...

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