The Title Of My TED Talk
Every inspirational movie has one. It usually happens right at the main character’s turning point. Just after they decide to make a change and throw themselves into the pursuit of […]
The Importance Of Showing Up
It was summer 2017 and my cousin and I was hiding out from the oppressive New York City heat in the air-conditioned lounge of the newly opened One Brooklyn Bridge […]
Taking The TC Quality Of Life While Missing Food From Home
Not all Jewfolk are native to the TC. Those who choose to be a part of the Frozen Chosen are quick to learn that nobody is considered a native here […]
Away From Religion, Is Judaism A Culture?
I was told by an orthodox Israeli I met on a hike in the English Peak District that I was a Jew. Which made me feel extremely uncomfortable as I […]
When Is It Time To Leave?
When my 49-year-old daughter calls me with the question, “When is it time to leave?” I don’t know what to say because I don’t have an answer. Should it have […]
The Un-Stunned
For this American Jew, the biggest shock of the evident rise of antisemitism in this land of my birth is that so many other American Jews seem to find it […]
Why Israel & Judaism Is My Foundation
Fourteen years ago, I left Minnesota for Richmond. I watched the greenery of Minnesota disappeared beneath my feet. I left behind the tundra, tough-loving state for another state, it wasn’t […]
Ask Baubie: It’s Hanukkah Time!
Hello Mammalehs, It is the season of sparkling lights, snow-tipped branches, seasonal foods and music and the commercial push to buy, buy, buy!! It is also the season that brings […]
My Long-Awaited Return To Israel
I’m going back to Israel next week with the 248 Community Action Network Cohort as part of a program to explore initiatives that foster stronger community connections & strengthen Jewish […]
Finding Hope In Spain’s Jewish Community
Spain is coming to terms with its expulsion of Jews and later Muslims from its borders in 1492.