Category: Being Jewish

What Does Barbie Say About YOU?

What Does Barbie Say About YOU?

Wednesday night I’m speaking on a panel called “The Future of Judaism: Told from the 20’s/30’s Perspective.” I’m sort of nervous about it. I need your help.

Descent Into the Ice Cream Tub

Descent Into the Ice Cream Tub

That is the story of the Jewish People. They lost all ability to battle their baser desires. They fell from their “spiritual mountain,” into the chasm of sin. The lesson for ourselves is to take care of our level of happiness.

Jewish Guilting and Shaming

Jewish Guilting and Shaming

Guilt provides an opportunity to learn from our mistakes, but shame can get in the way of living a happy, healthy life.

The Jew-Date Diaries: Toothbrushes

The Jew-Date Diaries: Toothbrushes

There’s an extra toothbrush in my medicine cabinet. I should probably just toss it out.

Bacon & Lox: The Joy of Bacon

Bacon & Lox: The Joy of Bacon

The departure of Stephanie as co-writer Bacon has got me thinking about the food bacon, so enjoy, as Bacon & Lox gets foodie (kind of).

Esther, me and the "I word"

Esther, me and the “I word”

I was seeing someone who wasn’t Jewish, though it had not been my intention to get involved. In fact, I tried hard not to—as Esther did, centuries ago. Perhaps she and I had something in common. Or did we?

The Jew-Date Diaries: Announcing the Winner of TC Jewfolk's JDate Contest

The Jew-Date Diaries: Announcing the Winner of TC Jewfolk’s JDate Contest

Announcing the winning entry in our contest with JDate, The Leading Jewish Singles’ Network.

Rabbi – Ethereal Scientist or Pedantic Lawyer?

Rabbi – Ethereal Scientist or Pedantic Lawyer?

Now that I’ve finally decided to become a Rabbi, the question I ask myself is in which field does that fall, science or law?

Valentine's Day is not a Jewish Holiday

Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish Holiday

Rabbi Locketz of Bet Shalom Congregation opines on how Valentine’s Day is NOT a Jewish Holiday. And what we should do about it.

Relationships: The Space in Between

Relationships: The Space in Between

Sappy love songs make for nice car rides and play an important role in procreation, but they should not be relied upon for relationship advice.