Community Engagement
ASK, L’Dor v’Dor
We recently took a weeklong road trip through Alabama and Georgia, presenting Jewish Social Justice modules from the ISJL Community ...
Sandwiches Trump Services: Why Bologna and Cheese is ‘Jewish’ on Thanksgiving
We don’t do things just because it has always been done that way.
Friendship Equals Inclusion
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. Join us as we share stories that highlight the impact of inclusion in our camp communities.
Why This Rabbi No Longer Says “No” To Interfaith Weddings
Over the course of more than 18 years in the rabbinate, there has been one question that I was asked ...
Feeding While Fasting – A New Beginning
Across the world yesterday or today, Jews celebrate Simchat Torah, the conclusion of the Festival of Sukkot. Simchat Torah is ...
Jewish Perspectives on Labor Day
There is some irony in the observance of “Labor Day” in our country: It is a holiday acknowledging the achievements ...
My Southbound Story: Rachel G.
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...
My Havruta and I Disagree on Everything — and That’s a Good Thing
We don't agree on politics and we don't agree on religion, and we talk about them all the time.
Showing Up
I remember asking, just before the photographer took the picture, “Should we smile, or look serious?” My rabbi quipped, “I ...
A Road Trip Into History For My Southern Jewish Students
We all know this adage to be true: History repeats itself. Unless, of course, we can learn from it and ...