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Southern Judaism & Liminal Spaces
Sometimes being between two words is just the place to be
Road Hazard Ahead
While the hazard may not literally be an obstacle on the road before me, it made me reflect on the “road hazards” in my life.
How to Birth Jewish
When I went into labor at the hospital, I had to stay. This change in birth plan and place threw me.
Home of the Brave?
Are we brave? Are we the “Home of the Brave”? What does bravery mean for us now?
Humans Acting Like Humans: Pushing Past Politics
As a rabbi, I am always cautious about that fine balance of being ‘political’ while doing justice.
Meet Rabbi Matt Gewirtz
Meet Rabbi Matt Gewirtz, the Senior Rabbi at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey, author of the book, ...
Grocery Stories
Descended from Jewish grocers, groceries have shaped my Jewish life
Baseball, Dads, and Judaism
Happy Father's Day to all the great father figures out there. And play ball!
Visiting Vicksburg: Reflections from a Rabbi/Army Chaplain
Newly ordained. Longtime military. Feeling these responsibilities deeply.
From Seder to Iftar
I haven’t seen my friend Hafsa in a few weeks since my spouse and I enjoyed an Iftar dinner at ...
What Playing Games Can Teach Us About Prayer
Sometimes, structure stifles creativity.
Ode to Spontaneous Selves
It was Fall the first time I asked my mom if I looked handsome, about halfway through my process of ...