A Tribute to Debbie Friedman, Who Helped Me Understand and Love Judaism
Editor's Note: This piece was originally published on January 13, 2011, immedately following the death of beloved Jewish musician Debbie Friedman, z"l. How did Debbie Friedman's music impact your life?
Shimon Peres on the Futility of War
After the recent passing of Israeli President Shimon Peres, z"l, I'm remembering the time I sat down with him in a Manhattan midtown hotel in 1994 at the beginning of the Oslo process to discuss the peace process.
What Is It About Israel?
It was a straightforward question, spoken in a tone that was casual but knowing: “Did it change you?” he asked us.
What Stories Do Your Ritual Garments Tell?
Whether we know them or not, everything we wear tells three stories.
How I Sent Warren Buffett Off to Israel
How an Immersive Hebrew Class Turned Its Students Into Global Citizens
As I entered the third grade in secular school, I simultaneously enrolled in Hebrew school at Congregation Shalom, a Reform Jewish synagogue in Milwaukee, WI.
Why We Should Thank Eve for Our Lives of Meaning
It was with some trepidation that I arrived at the regional Lutheran Pastors’ convention in the quaint German town of Preetz. I had been invited by Pastor Anke Wolff-Steger to keynote the convention with a sermon on the Garden of Eden.
Meet Jewish Soul Singer Neshama Carlebach
Singer-songwriter Neshama Carlebach has sold more than a million records.
A Conversation with Best-Selling Jewish Author Anita Diamant
Reform Jewish author Anita Diamant’s latest best-selling novel The Boston Girl is now out in paperback.
Reimagining Simchat Torah so Our Rejoicing Lasts All Year
The truth is Simchat Torah is not my favorite holiday.
There. I said it.