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Near and Far

The very structure of the normal Jewish blessing formula (Barukh Atah…) reflects the tension of recognizing and responding to God's immanence and transcendance.

Trees in Jewish Thought

Jewish sources single out trees as one of the most important aspects of the natural world.

Tallits Bring Out the Worst In People

This Haaretz story makes my head explode. Police arrest woman for wearing prayer shawl at Western Wall  Police on Wednesday ...

The Best Jewish Food in Detroit

A cultivated list of classic and innovative eats in collaboration with The Gefilteria.

Honey Pomegranate Mandelbrot

Pomegranate is not only good for you, but is also a traditional Jewish food.

Apple Cake with Honey

Why choose just one Rosh Hashanah classic when you can combine them?

Brisket Contest Winner!

After reviewing dozens of brisket recipes, I still can’t believe how many variations of the same dish will grace Jewish ...

Charlottesville, the Eclipse and My Kippah Problem

I am not doing it to be a lightning rod, but rather, to be a light-bearer, a teacher, a source of reassurance.

Towards An Embracing Community

Last week I had the privilege to lead a conversation with 20 or so Jewish young adults in Boston on ...

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