Moses’ Song of the Sea: Singing for My Mother
My mother died on Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath when Moses and the children of Israel sang while Miriam the Prophet led everyone in dance after crossing the sea to freedom.
Cantor Jacqueline L. Marx
You Need to Add This Song to Your Wedding Playlist
Although German composer Jakob Felix Mendelssohn’s wedding march is rarely heard at Jewish weddings, it is perfect for them.
In the Face of Injustice, Even a Soft Voice is Better Than Silence
The worst sin of all is failing to speak up. When we say nothing, we are saying everything wrong. Worse yet, when we say nothing, we are saying everything wrong is right.
How Camp Helps Jewish Youth Believe in Themselves
Helen Fine’s book, At Camp Kee Tov, inspired me to go to summer camp. The lessons I learned there continue to guide me today.
God as Matchmaker: A Reflection on Adoption
One Jewish mother’s letter to the Divine: “Before I looked upon my babies in real-life, or even in photos, I knew You were the matchmaker.”