Religion & Beliefs

Real Talk Parsha: Toldot

And this week we have the parsha on the forefather with the worst PR agent…

What Do Half-Jewish People Want from the Jewish Establishment?

Many Jewish groups are tired of listening to me badger them — by email, listserv,…

PSA: There Are Antisemitic Stickers in Brooklyn

A friend brought it to my attention that NewYorkShitty has been keeping track of the…

The Jews of Tijuana (Part Two)

On the following Shabbat morning, our tale resumes at the Congregacion Hebrea de Baja California,…

Charter for Compassion: Interfaith Beyond Kumbaya

As an interfaith child, I tend to avoid "interfaith" conferences. Religious leaders inevitably describe the…

PHOTO ESSAY: The Jews of Tijuana

Journalist Paul Rockower spent several weeks visiting and studying the small but charismatic Jewish community…

The Hebrew Word for “Holy”

Last night, as I was reading comments to yesterday’s post, Multiple Spirituality Disorder, it finally…

Real Talk Parsha: Chayei Sarah

Well, after last week’s virtual cornucopia of cannon fodder, we’re left with fairly slim pickings…