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The Unsung Heroes of the Synagogue
Like many who grew up in a synagogue, I can probably say that I had more opportunities to hang out with the ...
Another Blog Post About Something Jewish
There are certain parts of being a Jewish professional that only other people in “the business” will understand. Buzz words ...
Pope Francis is Wrong to Criticize Trump’s Faith
A few years ago I was a first-time guest on a news radio show on Detroit’s National Public Radio (NPR) ...
Should Jews Vote for Bernie?
Last night Bernie Sanders made history as the first Jew to win a primary in a presidential election, soundly defeating ...
Violating Someone Else’s Sabbath
I recently received an email from my local synagogue‘s Brotherhood, asking for volunteers to help with some much-needed upkeep work ...
Getting More Comfortable With the Culture of Prayer in the South
In the South, people pray a lot. It’s all around us: on TV, on billboards, at football games, even at ...
Discovering My Southern Jewish Family… After I Moved Down South
At first blush, I might not seem like a very “Southern” Jewish girl: I grew up in Chicago, after all. ...
My Grandmother’s Breakfast Treat
Matzah Brei: It’s a dish most people associate with Passover, thanks to one obvious ingredient— but I love it anytime. ...
How This “Running Rabbi” Found More Meaning in Miles
As a rabbi on staff at the ISJL, I travel around the South quite a bit. Recently, I had the ...
Where Are You Lighting Your Lights?
After spending two years as ISJL Education Fellows serving the South, fellowship alumni often leave for places near and far ...