By Leah Garber Today marks the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. With his casual gaze and distinctive forelock (in his younger days), Rabin was … Continued
Parashat Lech L’cha: Even in a Pandemic, Go Have an Adventure
By Mark S. Young Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a … Continued
The Six Senses: Getting Through the Lockdown in Israel
By Sara Sless I tried—I really did—to find something to write about that has nothing to do with COVID-19. It’s a bit like trying to have a Zoom call that … Continued
Parashat Noach: Why Was Noah’s Ark So Big?
By Angela Tranquille We all know or have heard stories of people who have done wrong and gotten away with it. Stories range from minor offenses, such as stealing candy … Continued
How Are JCCs Celebrating National Jewish Book Month?
By Jane E. Herman November is National Jewish Book Month, and in the age of COVID-19, here’s a sampling of how some Jewish Community Centers are developing new ways to … Continued
Parashat Bereshit: Planned Obsolescence?
By Joanne Harmon This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Bereshit (Genesis 1:1 – 6:8), tells the Creation story. In it, God creates the world, the natural elements, animals, and humans—as conscience … Continued
What You Need to Know About Mutations in “Breast Cancer Genes”
By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life—if you and … Continued
To Begin Anew: A Timely and Timeless Gift
By Jane E. Herman “God gave Adam a secret—and that secret was not how to begin, but how to begin again.” —Elie Wiesel We are in the midst of a … Continued
Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is the Epitome of Sukkot to Me
By Andi Meiseles I’ve always been fascinated by transformations of space. In New York, where space comes at a premium, apartment dwellers are famous for making creative use of every … Continued
We Israelis Are Tired, but Hope Remains
By Leah Garber The Jewish lifecycle offers us tremendous highs and deep lows, with lots of mundane ones in between. The same is true for the Jewish calendar, with Yom … Continued