The World is on Fire, and I will go to a Super Bowl Party
Right now, the world feels chaotic. ICE is in Ohio. Our neighbors fear government raids and abductions. I strongly disagree with many in my community on politics, human rights, and […]
Bernie Moreno, Your Challenge to Dual Citizenship is Dangerous and Old News
Bernie Moreno, my senator, has just introduced the Exclusive American Citizenship Act of 2025 to abolish dual citizenship in the United States. I hope this is merely a political stunt, […]
Thank You, Hallmark, for the Best Kind of Escapism
It is the most wonderful time of the year. A few yards are still decorated for Halloween, but now Christmas and Thanksgiving are in full display: we are in the […]
A Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek of the First Rehearsal of Stories from the Tribe: I got Misty
If you asked what I value, I would list writing, community, family, and Judaism in no particular order because, for me, they are all very intertwined. That is why I […]
Is “Fiddler on the Roof” a Jewish Story—or Just a Cultural Icon?
Is “Fiddler on the Roof” a Jewish Text? I’ve been walking around my kitchen humming If I Were a Rich Man. I just saw “Fiddler on the Roof.” It was […]
Hosting an Israeli Teen is a Joyous Way to Show Solidarity with the Jewish Community
The Chaverim M’ Israel in Cincinnati A year ago, at Valley Temple Sunday School, I met the Shinshinim (Chaverim M’ Israel in Cincinnati); the young Israeli emissaries who volunteer in […]
In an Uncomfortable World, a Jewish Prayer—and Dan Nichols—Helps Us Feel Safe
On June 13th, I went to Shabbat services. I heard the prayers I needed—sort of. Israel was at war, striking Iran’s military leaders and nuclear capabilities. And while I was […]
How and Why We Created The Kibbitz
Melissa and I have been friends and kibbitzing for a long time. And much of that friendship has taken place while we were supposed to be writing. Both of us […]