The 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was commemorated this year with ceremonies and speeches but some of the most meaningful commemorations sometimes take place in a more informal environment. Such is the story of Irena Sendler which was brought to the attention of Jewish organizations and leaders [...]
I get a gnawing sense that when I talk about God, my secular Jewish friends hear, “la la la la la la la la”. When I read atheist blogs, or comments on religious Facebook posts, I see this wild disconnect between what people of faith mean by God, and what atheist think we mean about [...]
I hear it all the time. And I posted it on our Online Conversion To Judaism page. It’s the question all converts want a sincere answer to. Why should they pay someone to convert to Judaism? Here’s why… Too busy to watch an 8 minute video? Here’s the bottom line: Conversion costs money. If you [...]
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In June, I’ll be a rabbi. And I’m terrified about it. My professional mentors have done everything they can to make me feel better. But alas, on Sunday evening at 11:30PM, my eyes are as wide as half dollars as I stare at the computer screen kvetching about the inevitable. When the panic sets in, [...]
