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 […]
August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022
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 […]
August 16, 2022
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 […]
August 16, 2022
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 […]
August 16, 2022
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 […]
August 16, 2022
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 […]
August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022
Sister Plans and G-d Laughs
When the rules no longer apply, what’s a rule-following older sister to do?
August 15, 2022
Sukkot – Welcoming an Outdoor Holiday
During our humbling, vulnerable time, we are expected to find room to be hosts to others.
August 15, 2022