Bible

Vows and Thou

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as  parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...

The Path of a Wandering Jew

I never intended to write novels.I also never intended to write for The New York Times. When I was 17, I ...

Among LGBT Jews & Their Allies, Leviticus is a Dirty Word

Many LGBT Jews and allies find Leviticus to be challenging. Here is one rabbi’s reading of the passage. More can ...

Mensch Madness, Game 3: Mordechai vs. Moses!

In this alliterative Mensch Madness match up, Mordechai and Moses are about to meet!This match is tough, because both of ...

Mensch Madness, Game 2: Devorah vs. Miriam!

It’s a big sports week in the Jewish South! First, there’s a new Jewish college basketball coach at a big ...

Mensch Madness, Game 1: Esther vs. Hannah!

In the South, we love our sports. March Madness is on the horizon and our minds are on the game! ...

Mensch Madness – Build Your Bracket!

Every year, when mid-March rolls around, the minds of so many turn to the NCAA basketball tournament and “March Madness.” ...

Parashat Pekudei: Building God’s Beautiful Bayit; or, Queer Eye for the Desert Mishkan

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...

Ars Longa, Vita Brevis

In this week’s Torah portion, God explains that God has called not only Betzalel and Oholiav to execute their craft ...

Every Word Counts

I began my first post with a Sarah Silverman joke, so let me start this one with a more traditional example of ...