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Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, More Holidays, Pray, Tisha B'Av
Mothers and Daughters in Shul
I was sitting in synagogue beside a beautiful, ornate, wood carved mechitzah when I saw something I had never noticed ...
Celebrate, Jewish History, More Holidays, Tisha B'Av
Grief & Opportunity
The mourning associated with Tisha B'Av is also a call to action.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Modern Jewish History
False Messiahs in Judaism
Many have claimed to be the Jewish Messiah, and the results have often been disastrous.
What the Criticism of Joel Osteen Reveals About Us
Anger toward a mega-church pastor in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Day of Judgment
Well, folks, here we are. Just a few days out from arguably the most important election for the future of the ...
Black, Female and Almost a Rabbi
When I was 6 years old I told my parents I was going to become a rabbi. I was blessed ...
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Rabbis Without Borders
The Nuts and Bolts of Peace with Iran
“Even if the messiah tarries, nonetheless, I believe and wait for him, but peace with Iran? Impossible.” When I asked ...
Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
Jewish History in Cajun Country: A Secret Synagogue
I am Jewish. I am a historian. And, as my name attests—I am also Cajun French, so I was most ...