The Chooser and the Chosen
Our choices are a gift that we possess and that we give. It is a waste of our existence to be unaware of the choices that we make and the potential they have to help or hurt our world.
In Hiding: Orthodox Lesbians Stay Silent
Lesbian and bisexual women in Orthodox communities often have to choose between remaining a part of their tradition and being true to themselves.
What My Catholic Mother Taught Me About Being Jewish
My Catholic mother would never guess the role she has played in helping me to discern a Jewish identity and to live a Jewish life. But as every parent of small children knows, “little pitchers have big ears.”
My Top 12 Life Lessons – Spiritual and Otherwise
Sometimes small ideas can have a big effect on our lives. Here is a baker’s dozen of lessons I have learned so far.
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.
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.