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My Four-Year-Old Just Lit Shabbat Candles for the First Time

“Tzi-tzit tzitzit tzitzit, where are you today? I need you for a bracha, I need you right away!”This was a ...

Chipotle Peach Eco-Friendly Duck

A few weeks ago, my wife Meredith and I found ourselves equipped with a 5 pound thawed duck from Kol ...

57 Shabbat Dinner Recipes You’re Going to Love

Friday night dinner: it’s truly something sacred. And delicious. Roast chicken and veggies, soup, salad, kugel, fresh baked challah and ...

Shabbat Candles: Some Women’s Customs

What are the customs that shape this tradition?

The Summer of Living Jewishly

This summer my plan is to start writing a book with the working title God Laughs: How Judaism Ruined My ...

Nissuin: The Second of the Two Ceremonies

The substance of nissuin, the actual marriage ceremony, are seven blessings that reflect the themes of creation, joy, and bride and groom.

Pack Your Bags & Hit the Road for Pride

It’s June, which for many means it’s vacation time. Things slow down at work, the kids aren’t at school, and ...

Talking About Abortion From the Bimah

This past weekend I went to a family bat mitzvah in the DC area. It was an intense weekend, full ...

Bava Kamma 49

More precious than rubies.

What Is Challah?

All about the braided Sabbath bread.

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