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The Ban on ‘Tereifah’

Parashat Mishpatim includes a very curious law about eating meat.

Lay Kodesh

Yesterday I blogged about JOI’s Big Tent Judaism initiative. As I got to thinking more about problem of being welcoming ...

One Small Sound for Women, One Large Blast for Womankind.

On the first day of Rosh Hashana I was invited to call the kolot (sounds) for the shofar. I must ...

The Best Rosh Hashanah Hacks for Lazy Cooks

There's no need to live in the kitchen during the High Holidays.

Yom Kippur, Fasting, and Disordered Eating

Refraining from food and drink can bring on triggering feelings for people who are recovering from eating disorders.

How to Show Respect for a Parent: A Jewish View

It's not only what you do for your parents that counts, but how you do it as well.

Fighting Cancer The Southern & Jewish Way

Two months ago, something unexpected happened: I found out that I had stage three cancer.Since then, my life has been ...

We Experiment on A.J. Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs is a bit of a gonzo journalist and a little bit of an undercover secret agent — but, ...

Top Jewish Food Trends of 2011

Another (secular) year is almost up, and it’s been a pretty good year for Jewish and kosher cuisine. We’ve had ...

The Four Questions

How to say the 'Mah Nishtanah.'

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