Conversion

Baking Challah is How I "Do Jewish" in a Tangible Way

Branden Johnson

Challah is one of the ways I “do” Judaism in a tangible way, my attempt at hidur mitzvah (beautifying the fulfillment of the commandment). Personalizing mitzvot is a way all of us can approach and enrich our connections to Judaism.

Chef Marisa Baggett smiles in front of a kitchen setting

Author Interviews

From Southern Fried Chicken to Kreplach: Talking to Memphis Deli Maven Marisa Baggett

Aron Hirt-Manheimer

November 4, 2020

This November, Marisa Baggett, a Memphis-area Jewish chef and food blogger, will lead three cooking classes for families and children on Reform Judaism on the Go. We caught up with her to talk about her amazing journey as a Jew and chef.

Black and white image of a young and smiling TV star Robert Clary

Holocaust

Alliance, Resilience, and Repairing a Broken World: Lessons from a Jewish Sitcom Star

Barrett Clemmensen Powell

September 10, 2020

One person can change your life forever. For me, this person was Robert Clary, an entertainer and author who rose to fame after starring as Corporal Louis LeBeau on the classic sitcom Hogan’s Heroes.

Conversion

Returning to Judaism as an Adult: Why Come Home?

HEATHER MENDEL

Temple Beth El in Glens Falls, N.Y., is privileged to have actor Josh Gray and his family as part of its congregational family. We recently caught up with Josh to chat with him about his career, his infectious enthusiasm and passion for Judaism, and more.

Conversion: Choosing Judaism

Conversion