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High Holidays, Prayer Musings, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
V’chol Ma’amimim: Speaking Order into Chaos
From the depths of uncertainty, this High Holiday prayer invites us to call out the steadfast faith we wish we felt.
Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, Mourn, Pray, Prayers for Mourners, Women & Feminism
Overcoming Obstacles to Recite Mourner’s Kaddish with Dignity
My father died on Rosh Hashanah 5764. He died at home, in a clean white bed, surrounded by his wife ...
Dripping Like Rain, Flowing Like Dew
Moses' poetic mention of rain and dew teaches us to recognize both the obvious and subtle presence of God in the world.
Southern Judaism & Liminal Spaces
Sometimes being between two words is just the place to be
Celebrate, Disability, The Canteen
My Son, His Autism, and My New Appreciation for Hanukkah
Last August, when my son, Jonah, returned from sleepaway camp with a sunburn, an array of nasty-looking mosquito bites, and a ...
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
From the Academy: Judith Hauptman
In this week’s installment of “From the Academy,â€? Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture ...
Finding God Through Non-Jewish Music
Last week in my review of Rabbi Elie Kaunfer’s book, Empowered Judaism, I wrote about how I’ve never had the ...
Celebrate, Keshet, More Holidays, Tu Bishvat
Reflections from an Orthodox Rabbi Shunned for Being LGBTQ-Friendly
The following are reflections from an Orthodox rabbi who was shunned by his community for standing up for LGBTQ rights. ...
The Pending Guilt Offering and the Global Climate
We must take responsibility for our actions even in absence of conclusive proof we have done something wrong.
The 5 Most Outrageous Jewish Deli Sandwiches Out There
Not-so-kosher, oh-so-delicious deli delights!