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Southern Judaism & Liminal Spaces
Sometimes being between two words is just the place to be
Keep Saying Their Names
It has been a little more than six months since my last Yizkor service—I missed it on Shemini Atzeret, but ...
Summary of Tractate Sukkah
An introduction to the seventh tractate of the Talmud, dealing with the laws of Sukkot.
Why Are These Icelandic Christmas Sweets Known As Jewish Cookies?
These popular, Nordic butter cookies have a fascinating story to tell.
Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, Purim
My #OrthodoxFeministMoment
“Ima, can you help me with my chapter of megillah?” My thirteen-year old son Davi, who recently became a Bar ...
Beliefs & Practices, Celebrate, Conversion, Jewish&, Live, Shavuot
Finding the Calling of My Soul, A Conversion Story
Sometimes your soul knows, before your mind, where it needs to go.
Passover (Pesach) In the Community
Although the central ritual of this festival is the home seder, there are a number of rituals that are observed within the wider community.
Celebrate, Health & Wellness, Live, Mysticism, Rabbis Without Borders
Is it (Mentally) Healthy to Fall Apart?
Falling apart is a kind of strength.At least, that’s what I’m learning as I reflect this week on the meaning ...