How Do You Access Your Judaism?
Meet Jewish Soul Singer Neshama Carlebach
Singer-songwriter Neshama Carlebach has sold more than a million records.
October 24: Food Justice on Food Day
Food Day 2015 is coming up on October 24. Food Day is a day to celebrate and enjoy locally grown, healthy, fresh food and to push for improved food policies.
Ending the Stigma
“Love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:19)
Why does the Torah teach that we should “love” the stranger? Is not tolerating other people in our society enough?
Are Tradition and Change Opposites?
Many Jews claim to speak in the name of tradition, but nobody knows the true meaning of Jewish tradition.
Prayers for Two Boys Who Are Sick
I've been thinking a lot lately about children who are sick. Their names rise up in my morning prayer; their images float before me during meditation. In my extended online community, there are two children who are struggling with cancer.
Finding Blessings, Even With a "New Normal"
My husband Michael and I were big fans of the television show The West Wing. One could say that we watched it religiously.
Weaving Strands of Challah History
Shabbat has always had a meaningful place in my memory. When I was five, my mother began her long association with our synagogue choir.
How a "Girls Night Out" is Enhancing My Shabbat Celebrations
Hafrashat challah (separating the challah) is a practice popular in Orthodox circles, as it is one of three mitzvot (commandments) considered special for women. The practice also offers opportunities for women to gather to say special prayers, often for people in need.