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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 ...
Saying Goodbye to the Greatest Generation
Like our ancestors in Egypt, we may feel lost without our patriarchs and matriarchs. But a new era is underway.
Avoiding the Abyss
Despite the incredible human accomplishments over the last two millennia, we don’t have many more tools than Moses had to shape collective behavior.
The Book of Esther
There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.