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Jewish Texts, Rabbis Without Borders, Study, Talmud
What Should Rabbis Talk About?
In recent weeks, several of my colleagues both on this blog and elsewhere, have written thoughtful articles on current issues ...
Non-Traditional Jewish Identities
A look at the many different ways Jews define their Judaism today.
Find room for God? Or finding God in the room?
On Christmas morning, I’m reviewing the news online and I catch the Huffington Post’s summary of the Pope’s Christmas Eve ...
A Jewish Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day isn’t a specifically Jewish holiday — or, to put it more bluntly, the goyim celebrate it, too — ...
Celebrate, More Holidays, Tu Bishvat
Tu Bishvat, the Jewish ‘Birthday’ of the Trees
A minor festival seemingly tailor-made for today's Jewish environmentalists.
Clothing & Appearance, Live, Rabbis Without Borders, Women & Feminism
Should Girls Wear Kippot? The Answer Will Surprise You!
To have fully egalitarian practices must we have the same standards for both boys and girls?
The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats
Kippah, Streimel, Fez and more — a guide to Jewish headgear.
Israel History, Jewish Culture, Jewish Music, Jewish Theater and Dance, Live, Weddings & Marriage
Hava Nagila’s Long, Strange Trip
The unlikely history of a Hasidic melody.
Holy or Horrible: Can We Force Meaningful Moments?
As a Jewish educator, I teach students of all ages about the sacred moments we will experience throughout our lives ...