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Exploring the “Most Southern Place on Earth”

There is something about the Mississippi Delta. Known as “the most southern place on earth,” the Delta region is a ...

The Differences Between Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

There is a change of mood from the beginning to the end of the 10 days of repentance.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album: The Music (Part 3)

Seth Rogovoy, author of Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Poet, wrote yesterday about Bob Dylan’s Judaism. He is guest-blogging all week ...

White Purim

I wasn’t dreaming of a white Purim, but that’s what we got. Saturday night, Shabbat went out, and I shoveled ...

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