Sukkot in a Time Of Pandemic: A Poem
It's Sukkot, Let's Vote: The Letter I Wrote to My Neighbors about Our Sukkah
Hanukkah Reconsidered: A Split in the Jewish Soul
I grew up loving this holiday – until I learned the dark side and felt like a kid discovering that there’s no Santa Claus. It turns out Hanukkah is, in part, a tale of Jew vs. Jew.
Drive Thru Judaism: An Antidote to Quarantined Community
Reclaiming the Public Square with Hanukkah Lights
According to Rashi, we light Hanukkah candles to “publicize the miracle.” What exactly is the miracle we’re publicizing – and what’s the best way for us to do so today?
Galilee Diary: Seeking Common Ground II
I recently retired from my position as executive director of the educational center at Shorashim. The board decided to "exploit" this transition to hold a benefit evening for the center, featuring a performance by our Jewish-Arab youth circus, the Galilee Circus.
Yizkor
When I was growing up, the Yom Kippur afternoon Yizkor (remembrance) service was a very big deal. In fact, at Temple B’nai Jehudah in Kansas City, the N’ilah(concluding) service would be held before Yizkor, except that, as w
My Jewish Manic Episode
Mania can be challenging. Normally, it’s fairly easy to act properly and lawfully. But when much of your brain is malfunctioning, it can be difficult, if not impossible.