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?
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.
South Carolina, Climate Change, and Floods of Biblical Proportions
The recent flooding in South Carolina has been referred to as a "biblical flooding," the sixth one-in-1,000-years-chance-of-happening flood that has happened in the p
October 24: Food Justice on Food Day
Food Day 2015 is coming up on October 24. Food Day is a day to celebrate and enjoy locally grown, healthy, fresh food and to push for improved food policies.