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The Ban on ‘Tereifah’
Parashat Mishpatim includes a very curious law about eating meat.
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Lay Kodesh
Yesterday I blogged about JOI’s Big Tent Judaism initiative. As I got to thinking more about problem of being welcoming ...
Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, Live, Rosh Hashanah, Women & Feminism
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.
Health & Wellness, Live, Southern & Jewish
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 ...
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
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 ...