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Jewish Law, Jewish Thought, Rabbis Without Borders, Sages & Scholars, Study
Hysteron Proteron
And Moses read the Book of the Covenant to the people and they said “All that God has commanded we ...
Rabbi Elected to National Office in Africa
Yes, it’s true. The Chief Rabbi of Uganda has been elected to parliament in his home country. A remarkable feat ...
Persistence: Changing our World and Changing God
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; Genius will not; Education will not; Persistence and ...
Breakfast, Eat, Members of the Scribe, Yiddish
What Is a “Jewish Bakery”?
Not too long ago, during a radio interview centered on Inside the Jewish Bakery , the host asked me, “What ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Passing the Pride Along
It’s Pride season, although I celebrate all year long! But recently there’s been a lot of talk about our gay ...
Responding to the Call of Black Lives Matter
It seems lately the world is on fire. And every time things calm down, there is a new incident. Another ...
Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
Historical Connections
This is my first week as the historian for the ISJL. I’ve been so warmly welcomed here—and am already finding connections ...
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
Learning From Sotah
This week’s Torah portion discusses the sotah, a woman suspected of adultery, who’s is forced to drink “bitter water” to ...