Christmas
Bah Humbug and Amazing Grace: Christmas for Jews
“Merry Christmas,” we’ve heard for weeks.For Jews living in predominantly Christian societies, Christmas evokes responses ranging from joy to alienation. ...
A Light in the Dark
As I write this, there is a lot of negative energy in the world. There seems a force asking people ...
Shedding Light On One Family’s “December Dilemma”
A Christmas tree? In this nice Jewish girl’s home? Here’s how it happened.I am engaged to a wonderful man – ...
Menorahs In The Public Square: A History
There’s something prominently displayed at the Mississippi Governor’s mansion: a nativity scene. Seeing it recently took me by surprise.When I ...
An Overdue Apology to Santa from a Nice Jewish Girl
“ December Dilemma” is the perfect way to describe the mixture of emotions I feel during the holiday season.I like ...
Tevye & Holiday “Traditions”: On The Other Hand…
While some of my friends and neighbors are getting ready for the holiday season by watching Christmas specials, I recently ...
What Does A Southern Jewish Office Do for Christmas?
The ISJL is closed December 25. So, you must be wondering… what does the staff of a Southern Jewish office ...
“Only” Christmas Here? Bah Humbug, Billboard!
While recently driving through one of those long rural stretches that blur the lines between Midwest and South, I saw ...
Why Thanksgivukkah is Good for Hanukkah and Good for the Jews
Last week, in the midst of an independent study meeting with a fourth grader, I was exploring the topic of ...