Religion & Beliefs
Lacey Schwartz Gets Outside The Box
Lacey Schwartz had been led by her family to believe that her parents were both white Jews, but her dark skin color told a different story. Read More
The Craigslist Mitzvah Of Thanksgiving
For the last five years my parents have been inviting strangers from Craigslist to our family Thanksgiving dinners. They think it’s a mitzvah. Read More
Why Thanksgiving Is The Jewish Christmas
Sure, there were no pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving, but it’s still the most Jewish holiday for this part of the year. (Sorry Hanukkah.) Read More
Shalom (Auslander) In The Thanksgiving Home
Thanksgiving means family reunions—for some people. For others, it offers an opportunity to stay home and be grateful for having cut those ties. Read More
Black, Gay, And Jewish: Gay And Away In Israel
I go to Israel with no expectations and with a completely open heart and mind. I haven’t formulated concrete thoughts on Israel, which was the topic of debate for many meetings with my conversion rabbi. Read More
The Half Jew Of Cherry Hill, NJ
Growing up with a Jewish dad and a Catholic mom in a very Jewish part of New Jersey isn’t the easiest gig. Read More
What Do Medical-Marijuana And The Jewish Federations Have In Common?
Ean Seeb, a Denver medical-marijuana provider who’s active in Jewish causes, helped run parts of last week’s Jewish Federations General Assembly there. Read More
Kindly Re-Occupy Your Facebook Pages From Anti-Semites
If you want to deflect charges of anti-Semitism from your movement, maybe consider keeping an eye on your Facebook accounts? Read More
