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A Blessing for Tu BiShvat
We who have become cynical,
Hard shelled,
Whom life has raised its tough first
Of despair and
Disappointment and heartache
And grief,
We who have learned to protect our souls
And toughen our hearts
To avoid more anguish
To stop the flow of tears
Tu BiSh'vat: A Time to Celebrate Environmental Justice
There are many reasons to celebrate Tu BiSh’vat this year, as this has been an exciting year for environmental justice.
Vetting Vashti: A Megillah-Inspired Missive
We write to you on behalf of an Iranian asylum seeker by the name of Vashti. The circumstances under which she has become a “displaced person” are as follows.
Purim: The Upside Down Holiday
Purim is the most curious of the Jewish holidays. Rabbis have sanctioned, even encouraged behavior that was ordinarily forbidden by halachah (Jewish law)
An Adult Look at the Less-Than-Savory Truths of Purim
There’s also a dark side to the Purim story, and I think it’s time we let the grownups in on some truths.
The Purim-Spiel: A Wild and Crazy Tradition
Once a year, on Purim, Jews have a license to deviate from the rules and norms, easing the pressures of living as a minority determined to keep alive our religious traditions.
The Estherito Mojito: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. This Estherito Mojito is pleasant and refreshing, with a pleasing presentation.