candles

When I Light Shabbat Candles

Some Friday nights I light candles at 9 pm. No, I don’t live in Alaska or Scandinavia. I’m talking about ...

Happy Thanksgivukkah, Y’all!

There’s a lot we’re thankful for at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life. We are thankful for the work we ...

Get Your Menurkey Ready

I usually write posts about topics like challenges facing our community, and my work in engagement and social justice. But ...

Chanukah/Hanukkah: So Many Ways to Celebrate

The Daf Yomi (Hebrew for “page a day”), is a program for learning Talmud.  Participants study one page a day, ...