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Get Out the Vote 2012: The Home Stretch
As a D.C. resident who lives in the Virginia media market, it seems as though the only ads on TV right now are political - and understandably so.
Shavuot Decorations: Flowers and Vines
There is a legend that teaches that the Israelites found Mount Sinai blooming and lush with greenery and flowers. As a result, many people decorate their homes with garlands and baskets of flowers for Shavuot. Try your hand at making some Shavuot decorations, as well as other activities.
Va-et’chanan: “Talking Torah"
Parenting is not only the greatest blessing of my life, but it is also the most incredible learning experience of my Judaism.
The Most Painful Parts of Joseph’s Story Can Teach Us about Ourselves
The Story of Joseph is the longest single story in the Torah and one of the most famous narratives found in the entire Hebrew Bible. This text has inspired many traditional and modern commentaries and additional interpretations though contemporary culture.
Who Should Teach About Hanukkah and What Should They Be Teaching?
Now that my daughter is in preschool, I've come to realize that hearing about cultural and religious practices directly from the practitioners only emphasizes our otherness.
M’tzora: Providing a Way Back from Prejudice
The laws pertaining to the person with what is commonly but incorrectly called leprosy, are very clear in this week's portion M'tzora. These skin diseases disclosed a condition of impurity, and therefore the afflicted persons went through a thorough process whereby they were distanced fr
Crafting Jewish Tradition for Young Children: Bedtime Rituals
Transforming bedtime into Jewish time may provide children with an understanding that being Jewish is a way of life and a constant source of comfort.