"Getting Good at Getting Older": One Rabbi's How-To
Rabbi Laura Geller's new book, Getting Good at Getting Older, is a whimsical do-it-yourself guide to empower boomers to deal with the challenges of aging.
Ten Minutes of Torah
A Plea for Equality and Peace in Israel in a Children’s Sukkot Song
One iconic, modern Hebrew song about Sukkot is far more than a simple holiday song for children.
Battling Perfection at the Start of the Jewish Year
The High Holidays remind us of our natural state of human imperfection. Let's remember, though, we are striving to be better, not perfect, in this New Year,
This Lemon Cake Recipe Exposed a Family Secret
After a Shabbat dinner in my home for three Germans, one of them shared a lemon cake recipe and the incredible story of how it uncovered a long-held family secret.
From Political Scientist to Reform Seminary President
We recently sat down with Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., the new president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, to ask him about the path that led to this role.