Israel’s 76th Anniversary: More of a Protest than a Celebration
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s National Day of Independence, was a somber occasion this year. Here’s what happened…
Jews and Valentine’s Day
Jews don’t celebrate the lives of Christian saints, so why do many celebrate Valentine’s Day?
2023: The Meaning of Chanukah
Chanukah provides historical context for Jews on a holiday that celebrates a successful revolt against a cruel enemy.
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Spring 2023
There’s more to a writer’s life than sitting in front of a computer and tapping on a keyboard.
Crooked Lines
Crooked Lines is about a Jewish mom’s journey after divorce and finding meaning in her life.
Why Ask for Forgiveness?
Have you wronged someone and wish to repent? This is the time of year to ask for forgiveness. Learn why?
What is Lag Ba’Omer?
Lag Ba’Omer is a happy holiday amidst a period of mourning and retrospection.
Why We Eat Matzah on Passover
Matzah, the bread of affliction, is eaten over Passover for historical and symbolic reasons.
To Fast or Not to Fast—That is the Question
Yom Kippur is that day to look within, to inspect your deeds and see if you have lived a moral life in the previous year.
Elul: A Time for Introspection
A writer looks back over his life for better understanding during Elul, the month before the Jewish High Holidays.