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Freezing Norwegians

On November 28, 2012, National Public Radio aired a segment about this film called: Africa For Norway: Viral Video Pokes ...

Step Up to the Mic!

I believe it’s not an uncommon experience to be at a lecture or gathering where someone steps in front of ...

When Counselors Go To Camp

Where do seasoned camp veterans go to learn more about camp? Why camp, of course! Camp Be’chol Lashon is the ...

Shabbat in the Modern World

In modern times, non-Orthodox Jews have largely abandoned Shabbat observance, despite many innovations intended to encourage it.

Teach, Don’t Preach

Last week, in my role as a teacher of Judaism, I had four magnificent teaching experiences. The kind that leave ...

Jewish Views on Organ Donation

Jewish views on organ donation are overridden by a single halakhic (legal) concept: pikuach nefesh—the Jewish obligation to save lives.

Passover, Shabbat and Rat Poison – Poisoning Ourselves With the Poison Used Against Us

This year the first day of Passover fell on Shabbat. Can we find a deeper connection between Shabbat and Passover?Perhaps we ...

The Surprising Jewish History of Mushroom Barley Soup

Ask anyone to name a classic Ashkenazi soup and, odds are, they will say chicken soup (with or without matzah ...

Do Not Open This Napkin

Holiness and secrecy are intricately enmeshed in the Torah.

A Prescription for the Malady of Being Overwhelmed

We receive more news in a day than folks over a hundred years ago would receive in a year

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