Welcome to Miriam’s House: Not Your Children’s Judaism
I am about to become an empty nester. Years ago, when the kids first started going to camp, my husband and I used to call ourselves “ENITs,” Empty Nesters in Training.
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"At a Good Hour": Waiting on My First Grandchild
At a good hour. At the right time. B’sha’ah tovah. That is the traditional Jewish response to learning about a pregnancy. Generally, in the United States, we say “Congratulations," "mazel tov," or "wonderful,” but Judaism says, “At a good hour."
I have been
An Introduction to the Jews of the South: A Good First Impression
The president of the congregation met me at the airport. It was late summer, 2000, my first visit to Hebrew Union Congregation, my new biweekly student pulpit in Greenville, MS.
Looking Toward the Jewish Future: The Story Continues
Me’ah is a simple Hebrew word meaning “one hundred.” It’s also the name of a program at Hebrew College, an intensive Jewish educational experience designed for busy adult learners of all backgrounds. After graduating from the Me’ah program, I am very excited
Packing for Summer Camp: A Mom’s Perspective
How do you get ready as your child starts to talk about packing for Jewish summer camp in your house? In my house, it looks something like this.
Chametz: It's Always in Our Lives
I really struggle with my Passover preparations each year. I am always busy, busy, busy, and I have trouble finding the time to do the rigorous cleaning that I’d like to do.
That’s an excuse, I know.
Judaism and Education: How Can We Help Alabama?
The Mobile Press Register recently ran a rather troubling article about economic measurements for the state of Alabama.
How Do You Define Generosity?
The Mussar Institute is in the midst of hosting its annual Generosity Week, posting a video each day from Jewish leaders speaking on the topic of generosity and Judaism. Today's video comes from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, who
Ham is Not Kosher: The Creationism Debate
Earlier this month, there was a nearly three-hour debate in the greater Cincinnati area. It went relatively unpublicized, but it was quite a sight to be seen. Bill Nye the Science Guy went to Petersburg, KY, to debate Ken Ham, founder of the Creation Museum.
Jewish Sleepaway Camp Through a Mother’s Eyes: Before and After
Though he prefers going to school, hanging with friends, and attending day camp, we felt that going to Jewish overnight summer camp would be an experience that our son would benefit from.
