‘Pandemic,’ A Poem
What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath— the most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, […]
Refugee Shabbat: A Jewish Response To The Global Refugee Crisis
(Editor’s note: Temple Israel announced that the weekend events would be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic). On March 20-21 on Shabbat Vayakhel, upwards of 350 congregations, located mainly in […]
Feeling Blue
Log into any social media platform right now, and you will see a wide variety of traditional and postmodern Hamentaschen! Sure poppyseed and prune filling make an appearance, as well […]
“Felt” Like Making Hamentaschen
Purim’s almost here, so poppyseeds, apricot jam and even prunes are filling kitchens, as Hamentaschen baking is in full swing. Hamantaschen are the traditional fruit or poppyseed filled triangular cookies […]
11 Reasons Purim Is The Perfect Vegan Holiday
There are many connections between veganism and the Jewish festival of Purim: According to the Talmud, Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story, was a vegetarian, one step away […]
Making An Accessible Jewish Community
It started with YALA Manager Charley Smith when I Googled ways to become involved locally, 2 years later, after another brain surgery, I saw a posting for 248CAN. I conducted […]
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 […]