Isaac and Rebecca’s Dysfunctional Family

In their relationships with each other, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Esau, struggle between models of unity and connection and separation and deceit.

When I Lost Control, I Started to Lose Weight

There are lots of versions of this story, and while it would be just perfect if it were true, its ...

Why I Support Trans Students

Keshet Board Vice Chair Carson Gleberman reflects on her experience at an LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbaton.

What Made Us Proud in 2018

Over the last 365 days, Keshet has held 5 Shabbatonim– including 2 in areas of the country where we have ...

High Holiday Poetry Contest 2010

Bare your soul for the Jewish New Year.

Rock and Roll, Religion, and Leonard Cohen

With very few exceptions, the story of American popular music in the last five decades is largely a story of ...

Rabbinic Reasons For the Mitzvot

The Sages proposed additional reasons to obey the mitzvot beyond those offered by the Bible.

I Came Out as Jewish

One teen's reflections for Trans Day of Visibility

Sukkot History Up to the Second Temple Period

Observances in ancient times were associated with the land.

Redemption Comes at Sinai

Passover and Shavuot are part of one spiritual journey.