Ask the Rabbi: A Jewish Book That Isn’t A Jewish Book
Question – My book club is trying to pick a book to read this summer. We want something that plays with Jewish themes, but that isn’t a book ABOUT Judaism […]
Documentary ‘SHTETLERS’ A Beautiful Time Capsule
When people see the Yiddish word “shtetl” (a small town in Eastern Europe), it likely conjures scenes from Fiddler On The Roof and thoughts of Ashkenazi Jews living in the […]
Jewish Pride, Purpose In Tattoo Art
Recently, I was listening to an episode of a podcast “Being Jewish” with Jonah Platt with his guest for the week, Rabbi David Wolpe. The two had an intriguing back-and-forth […]
Is My Snack Tainted By Association With Idolatry?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I received a handwritten card and a personalized two-page […]
New Memoir Sheds Overdue Light On The Experiences Of Jews During World War II In Serbia
In the 80 years since World War II ended, our knowledge of the Holocaust, has been informed in large measure by survivor accounts, especially from the Ashkenazi Jews of Germany […]
Locals Reflect On Visit Of Former Hostage Omer Shem Tov
Former hostage Omer Shem Tov spoke to a crowd of 400 at Chabad Minneapolis on Wednesday, where he spent the night vividly retelling stories from his more than 500 days […]
How Do I Fit Shabbat Into A Busy Schedule?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, How can I fit making Shabbat, especially challah, into […]
Power of Place: When Educators Become Witnesses
Last week, I returned from co-leading the Power of Place 2025 European Institute for Holocaust Educators. While mere words can’t capture what this experience meant to those of us who […]
TLV Pride and the Rise of the Lion: My Israel 2025 Trip
I landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport late on Wednesday, June 10, 2025. I walked slowly down the ramp toward passport control, taking time to reflect on the […]
Reclaiming Your Judaism Without the Kids
I’ve been a Jewish mother my whole life. I even kvelled over my toys and dolls. Having been raised in a family where Judaism was a primary identity factor, it […]