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Israel, Rabbis Without Borders, Study
“Wow! I Didn’t Know I Live in Such a Progressive Country!”
Having traveled frequently to Israel for the last decade, I have many amusing stories of security interviews before boarding flights ...
Celebrate, Denominations, Eat, Keeping Kosher, Live, Passover, Rabbis Without Borders
The Missed Kitniyot Opportunity
Passover 2016 hasn’t even begun, and I’m already frustrated with so much talk about food. Well, this year it’s not ...
Celebrate, Interfaith, Live, Rabbis Without Borders
Intermarriage and the Jewish Garden
Over the next few weeks, the Torah portions we are reading obsess about two terms with which translators struggle mightily. ...
How To Have Your Own Southern Jewish Experience
It’s been a busy few months here in Jackson. We’ve welcomed Jewish visitors from all over the country, arranging experiences ...
Singing With Mr. Seeger
Yesterday, I learned that Pete Seeger had died.I didn’t hear about it first on the news. No, I heard about the ...
Beliefs & Practices, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Thought, Study, Zionism
Ultra-Orthodox & Anti-Zionist
While most ultra-Orthodox Jews oppose Zionism in some way, groups like Neturei Karta and the Satmar Hasidim do not recognize the modern State of Israel.
Forgotten Fat and Gluten-Free Baking: Two New Cookbooks
‘Tis the season of endless Jewish holidays, back to school frenzy, an abundance of apples…and also niche Jewish cookbooks. With ...