My Jewish Genes
Being Jewish comes with a lot of great things – the holidays, the food, thousands of years of tradition. But being Jewish also comes with some serious baggage – fasting […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Esa Einai’ by Jackson Mercer
We’ve just entered a period in the Jewish calendar called “The Three Weeks,” in which we turn our attention to the many tragedies that we’ve faced historically as a Jewish […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Stand Up’ by Chava Mirel
One of the BEST things about summer is getting lots of quality time outdoors to appreciate the magnificent world around us. We also have a responsibility to make sure future […]
Abortion Rights A Matter Of Jewish Values
On the third day of Hanukkah, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This is one of the most consequential lawsuits in decades concerning […]
Jerusalem Day Flag Parade is a Reckless Embarrassment
I just got (another…) flat, while driving home from work, in Israel. In that this happened to me not that long ago and I had some much-needed additional coaching from […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Some Houses’ by Billy Jonas Band
Do you ever just stop and think about what things are made out of and where it all comes from? My dear friend Billy Jonas did, and it led him […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Building a Better World’ by Ellen Allard
We’re in a period of the Jewish calendar right now that focuses a lot on destruction and sorrow, culminating in the observance of Tisha B’Av and commemorating the many tragedies […]
Got Tired Teens? ‘The Sleep-Deprived Teen’ Explains Why
It was the fall of 2015, and Lisa Lewis’ son had just begun his freshman year of high school. The family was prepared for the various challenges that a demanding […]
What Should I Do About The High Holy Days?
The High Holy Days aren’t easy for working parents.
Jew Review: ‘A Rainbow Thread’
When I was in college in the late 1980s, I devoured the work of Jewish feminists like Ellen Umansky and Judith Plaskow. They unearthed for me the previously hidden voices […]