Shabbat
Your Jewish Future: Investing Is for More than Just Your Stock Portfolio
The American Jewish community is getting older. There is a graying of the Jewish community that is happening across the ...
A Real Cuban Mojito
The first time I tasted a mojito, and I mean really tasted a mojito, I was in Havana with my ...
Christians and Jews Sharing Shabbat in the Delta
My family lives in Greenwood, Mississippi. Nestled in the heart of the Delta, we are proud of our small-but-vibrant shul; ...
Welcoming the Bride Modern Style
Since I released my latest music video, “Boee Kala,” many friends, fellow musicians, and community members have asked me questions ...
Five Ways the Super Bowl is like Online Judaism
As a rabbi of an online congregation, I am often asked about whether people have “real” Jewish experiences online. Some ...
My Four-Year-Old Just Lit Shabbat Candles for the First Time
“Tzi-tzit tzitzit tzitzit, where are you today? I need you for a bracha, I need you right away!”This was a ...
Welcome 2015 with a Sweet (Potato Challah) Shabbat Treat!
Happy 2015! This year starts on a Thursday, which means the first Shabbat of 2015 is only a day away! ...
We Need More than a Sneeze
Before attaining my Master of Social Work, I had the honor of helping many sick people live out their final ...
Being Thankful: Communities & Identities
In my mind, Thanksgiving has a deeper connection with Judaism than with turkey or cranberry sauce.Since eighth grade, I haven’t ...
An End to Appointment Judaism?
I am an avid television watcher, to say the least. My weekly repertoire includes everything from sports and the news, ...