Torah
Art, Torah, and Jewish Camp
Let’s be clear. I can make any conversation into a conversation about art. Especially when it comes to the Torah ...
Among LGBT Jews & Their Allies, Leviticus is a Dirty Word
Many LGBT Jews and allies find Leviticus to be challenging. Here is one rabbi’s reading of the passage. More can ...
Mensch Madness, Game 3: Mordechai vs. Moses!
In this alliterative Mensch Madness match up, Mordechai and Moses are about to meet!This match is tough, because both of ...
Mensch Madness, Game 2: Devorah vs. Miriam!
It’s a big sports week in the Jewish South! First, there’s a new Jewish college basketball coach at a big ...
Mensch Madness, Game 1: Esther vs. Hannah!
In the South, we love our sports. March Madness is on the horizon and our minds are on the game! ...
Torah From Life, or Life From Torah?
One of the conversations that I had early in rabbinic school about how we connect to the wisdom of Torah ...
The Torah of March Madness
Have you filled out your bracket yet? Yes, “Madness” is in the air as the most exciting two weeks of ...
Mensch Madness – Build Your Bracket!
Every year, when mid-March rolls around, the minds of so many turn to the NCAA basketball tournament and “March Madness.” ...
Parashat Shemini: The Way of Strange Fire
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...
Hidden Ingredient
Teachers, curricula, grades, rulers, pencils, erasers, chalk, markers, handouts, hands up, heads up, mouths shut, black boards, white boards, smart ...