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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

Bread and Circus 

Compassion fatigue leads to disinterest and apathy

We’ve Been Here Before

Trans Rights in Massachusetts Recalls Prop 8 in California

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 ...

A Blessing for Summer

What's more Southern & Jewish than that?

Ode to Spontaneous Selves

 It was Fall the first time I asked my mom if I looked handsome, about halfway through my process of ...

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