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The Power of a Rabbi
Earlier this week, Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu reflected on recent stories of rabbis who have acted inappropriately. They have abused the ...
Jewish Minor Fast Days
A brief description of all the minor fasts on the Jewish calendar.
Leaning In to Strength
In this season of forgiveness, let us not only name our shortcomings but amplify our virtues.
The Kosher Trader Joe’s Facebook Group Is the Best Thing on the Internet
The Kosher Trader Joe’s Facebook Group is much more than just a place to discover new products or ask questions, ...
Edgar M. Bronfman: An Appreciation
Edgar believed that learning could only happen when you encounter difference.
Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
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 ...
Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
A Historian’s First Trip to the Jewish Delta
What’s “new” for this historian? Well, at the moment, we are in the process of updating the Mississippi entries for ...
Bible, Jewish Texts, Rosh Hashanah, Study, Yom Kippur
Self-Deception
Before the Children of Israel enter the land, Moses cautions them against self-deception, an appropriate warning for the High Holidays as well.
Awakening From Above
The Month of Nisan and Passover.
Why is Hanukkah So Late This Year?
In 2024, Hanukkah doesn't start 'til the night of Dec. 25. Here's why.