Dripping Like Rain, Flowing Like Dew

Moses' poetic mention of rain and dew teaches us to recognize both the obvious and subtle presence of God in the world.

Shabbat in the Bible

The Sabbath was a cornerstone of the Temple service and of popular observance in ancient Israel.

Beitzah 29

I'll take that cut.

7 Rosh Hashanah Desserts That Aren’t Honey Cake

Set your New Year off on the sweetest of notes.

It’s Time to Start Stuffing Your Challah

Eight recipes to elevate your challah baking game.

Something Special About the South: Making Mississippi My Own

Here’s another in our periodic series about making a home in Mississippi, and feeling that there’s something special about the ...

Here’s to Being “Happy”

A documentary film called “Happy” came out last year, following a considerable amount of research and writing on the newly ...

8 TV Chanukah Specials, Ranked

A little pop culture parsing for your Festival of Lights

No and Maybe

We cannot slip into loopholes and forego responsibility.