The Universe Sent Me a Shabbat Message
My daughter graduated from high school Saturday. The weather changed from cold and rainy to a sunny 80 degree day. The plague of cicadas awaited for 17 years and due to arrive by now were yet to emerge from the ground.
For the Sake of a Namesake: L'dor v'dor
A few months ago, during an informal visit in my apartment from my parents, my sister and my nephew Ian, I was stretched out on the living room floor and Ian, as five-year-olds are want to do, was walking on my back and climbing all over me.
An Ode to the Tastes of Home
One smell always takes me home: Montreal smoked meat. Smoky, salty, peppered, and spicy, the marbled charcuterie draws me in like nothing else.
Learning From Adam and Eve About Love and Relationships
Read our interview with Bruce Feiler bestselling author, who will discuss his latest book, The First Love Story: Adam, Eve, and Us, at the URJ Biennial.
Unsolved Mysteries of Samson and Delilah: A Poem for Parashat Naso
Author Erika Dreifus shares an original poem for this week's Torah portion, parashat Naso.
Kits for Kids: A Tikkun Olam Project for the Whole Synagogue
Kits for Kids provides local children with a little something they can call their own and a starter kit to help them through a difficult period of transition.
6 Things You Didn't Know About the Six-Day War
In telling the story of the Six-Day War, there are anomalies that have faded into the recesses of memory. They're worth reviving to deepen our understanding of an event that changed Jewish history.
How My Congregation Acts as a Family for Older Members without Relatives
Our synagogue runs a group for temple members aged 48 and up who are anticipating – or already experiencing – the challenges of growing older without family to rely upon for practical and emotional support.
Jewish-American Immigrants: In the Kitchen and Beyond
In their new country, our immigrant ancestors adapted recipes, cooking styles, and even their taste buds to a new cuisine. The kitchen, however, was only the beginning.
Freedom and the Fourth of July: What Does Judaism Say About Independence?
With so many "revolutionary” musicals to enjoy, I’ve taken to musing about the value of independence they so dramatically explore.