A Tri-Faith Holiday Celebration in Israel
In the early 1990s, Haifa instituted an annual cultural event, “Festival of Festivals,” to celebrate Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holidays falling during the winter season.
Staying Hungry
You might think that religion would be most successful in societies where a particular religion is able to establish itself and maintain a monopoly, but history has shown that this is not the case.
Choosing Judaism: Learn the Basics
Responding to Narrowness With Strength and Courage
Last night, in both Phoenix and Jerusalem, those who benefit most from the status quo rallied to defend it, vilifying those seeking change and social progress.
History: The Hanukkah Story
The Mistaken Equivalency of Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism
A dilemma for Diaspora Jews: Identify as Jews and reconcile that identification with a Jewish State that often is perceived as the incarnate of evil.
Living between Mountains
I live in Los Gatos, California which is on the edge of the Santa Clara Valley.
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
The Judaism I Envision
If we place ourselves in the narrative of Jacob and Vayeitzei, how will our story look? Let's set out on adventures.
When Our Hands Get Dirty
Leviticus, the third book of the Torah, is not the most compelling by a long shot. With only a couple of good stories (Nadab and Abihu in chapter 10, and the blasphemer in chapter 24), Leviticus is mostly about sacrifices, bodily secretions, and being a priest.