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.
Victory Against Discrimination in Israel
Jenny Baruchi challenged the Israeli economic system. She matriculated to Hebrew University and, in doing so, lost many rights afforded to her by the state as a destitute single mother.
Memorial Day for Our Ethiopian Jews
On the 28th of Iyar, Israel celebrates Jerusalem Day. This day was chosen to symbolize the continued historical connection of the Jewish People to Jerusalem.
The Torah In Haiku: Naso
Twelve tribal leaders
Twelve offerings - all the same
Twelve-day ritual
What is the lesson?
Communities need us all
But each is unique
Some Thoughts on Baseball's Miguel Cabrera, the Torah, and Celebrity Wealth
Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers’ third-baseman, had a pretty good year last year – and the year before that, and before that. He’s won the last two American League MVP awards. In fact, he’s been in the top five of the MVP award voting for the last five years.
The Torah In Haiku: Emor
A blasphemer killed
But we do not know his name
Only his mother's
Near the end of Emor, we learn that the punishment for blasphemy was death by stoning:
What's Wrong With Ethnic Jokes?
When I was an undergraduate, I spent a semester abroad in Germany. I was there, of course, to learn German: that was the express purpose of the trip. But I also had felt a need to go there to find out whether Germans were a different kind of people.
Why Seek Out Jewish Life in College?
You’ve made it out of high school. You’re on your own at college, a new and magical place. You’re surrounded by completely new people and the world is at your fingertips. What’s the first thing you should do?