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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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