Jew Review: ‘The Plot Against America’
For the past two months, I’ve been thinking: what if? What if we weren’t in a pandemic? What if everything was back to normal? In a time when I’m constantly […]
Abolishing MPD Isn’t As Radical As It Sounds
Abolishing the Minneapolis Police Department isn’t as radical as it sounds to most people. If you’re like many Twin Cities residents, you may be thinking “alright, it’s obvious the system […]
Finding Comfort In My Tallit
I started wearing a tallit for the first time in my life in November of 2018 at age 39. It took me a very long time to get there at […]
Unsafe Or Uncomfortable?
There is a difference between unsafe and uncomfortable. Humans are most comfortable among like-minded humans. Social media has been built with algorithms to ensure we are surrounded by familiar opinions […]
I Did What I Could Today
As a doctor, as an ally, as a Jewish mom, I offered help however I could.
Escaping The Abuse Of My Past
My entire childhood is bound within six albums, they’re stacked full of certificates, letters I’ve written to the newspaper. They chronicle smiling photos of my late grandparents, they follow my […]
Missing My Beloved Synagogue
If you had told me February 29 was the last time I would attend services for who knows how many weeks – months really – I would have stopped and […]
Leaving Yesterday Behind in Search of Tomorrow
Lag BaOmer (the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer) would be at the top of my list of little-known Jewish holidays. When I refer to holidays like Chanukah […]
Did Someone Say Summer? Tips For Families On Navigating An Uncertain Season
There will be many challenging decisions to make this summer.
An Open Letter To My Students
Maybe my connection to Judaism isn’t diminishing, just changing. But when everything is in such a state of tumult, I’m not sure I want that change.