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Edgar M. Bronfman: An Appreciation

Edgar believed that learning could only happen when you encounter difference.

Lima Bean Hummus with Toasted Peanuts

A different bean gives this hummus a slightly sweet taste.

Jewish Gangsters: A Little Known Chapter in American Jewish History

The best known Jewish gangsters were Bugsy Siegel, Louis “Lepke” Buchalter, Longy Zwillman, Moe Dalitz, and Meyer Lansky.

The Cell Phone Controversy

As a camper for many years, I’m a regular to knowing the most basic and common camp rules. For instance, ...

Denouncing Germany’s Haman from Harlan, Kentucky

Few places in America are more remote than southeastern Kentucky.  Back in the early 20th century, a handful of Jewish ...

The Divine in Your Words

How do we hold conflict now so we can still be family in the future?

Kol Yisrael Aravim Zeh Bazeh: All Israel Is Responsible for One Another

One of my family’s favorite Sarah Silverman routines plays on the Jewish habit of always claiming one of our own: ...

Bava Kamma 114

Tax collectors and bandits.

Haftarah for Shmini

David brings the Holy Ark to Jerusalem, Samuel II 6:1-7:17.

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