American Jews have begun an unprecedented period of soul-searching not experienced in over half-a-century. But there is still more to do.
Jewish denominational labels are only 200-year-old labels. So why do they govern so much of modern Jewish life?
I strive for an instinctive prayer—the knowledge that my life, however chaotic it may seem, is being seen.
Why I have a very hard time talking about Zionism could be for endless reasons, but most likely, it’s because I just find speaking about Israel difficult because it is so deeply personal.
If I had to describe the state of Jewish education today, I’d quote Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
I think the topic of commitment is about our very humanity—how we deal with doubt, make decisions, and find and build healthy relationships in our lives.
I have always been fascinated by origins. And perhaps there is no origin story more mysterious, more vexing, than the origins of Judaism.
Despite my instinct to cringe, I am actually quite proud of this list, and by and large, these books continue to play a role in my life.
Where conversations end, books begin. And the end of every great book is another conversation.
There is another kind of emunah conversation taking place, though it is rarely within the pages of frum magazines, books or podcasts.
Abuse in the Jewish community is topic that has been discussed more recently, and it’s an important matter to combat when it rears its ugly head.
Halacha is a system of Jewish law and practice, but the language of halacha tells a story far deeper than just what to do or not.
