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Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders
Blessings beyond borders – an interfaith tale
Last Saturday evening I was given an opportunity to be part of a truly wonderful celebration – the Sweet 16 ...
The Surprising Connection between Purim and Yom Kippur
Purim and Yom Kippur appear to be complete opposites but the ancient rabbis say they are really two sides of the same coin.
Mensch Madness, Game 1: Esther vs. Hannah!
In the South, we love our sports. March Madness is on the horizon and our minds are on the game! ...
Gluckel of Hameln
Gluckel of Hameln was an intrepid businesswoman, a mother of twelve children, a passionate wife, and a memoirist. She died ...
How Poppy Seeds Became the Chosen Flavor of Purim
Poppy seeds are a popular flavor for Purim — but why?
Leaving Childhood Behind
The specific complaints of the Israelites in the wilderness illustrate their inability to develop mature, adult relationships.
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Purim, Study
Megillah on the Run
Purim for Jews is a public riot, but in our family we celebrate Purim quietly. My brother Daniel can’t hear and our ...