Halacha

What does it take to be a “player” in Jewish life? No, not that kind of “player.” I mean, what ...

In recent weeks there has been a great deal said by presidential candidate, Donald Trump, that has caused deep upset ...

In Pirkei Avot 2:10 we are taught that Rabbi Eliezer said, יהי כבוד חברך חביב עליך כשלך “Let your neighbor’s dignity be precious ...

This summer, I had the privilege of attending a conference about Partnership Minyanim, hosted by Shira Hadasha in Jerusalem. I ...

At the end of the week, I embark on a weeklong meditation retreat. As the retreat starts, and for its ...

The week began with me feeling self-conscious gesturing with my hands and glittery purple nails. I recently read Rebecca Sirbu’s ...

A few weeks ago, I celebrated the marriage of two dear friends.  Along with the biological and chosen families of ...

Last week my Facebook feed was busy lining up responses to two online articles that got a lot of professional ...

For another perspective on this debate, read Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu’s post here.Aside from the bigamy laws, I mean. (JK)Recently, a rabbi ...

Once a month at our family Shabbat service we ask families to submit questions in advance in what, in lieu ...