A vast range of interpretive possibility makes religion both glorious and dangerous. September 11, 2001 clarified that for me, as it swept me up in a rare sense of communion with the larger world.
How revolutions in the Middle East, TV show adaptations, and more can teach us about how the internet is fundamentally changing the Jewish world.
Impermanence, no self, non-attachment: no, thanks.
A #longread story: The world finally realized that religion was the source of all their problems. So they outlawed it. This is what happened next.
Somehow my grandparents didn't seem to fear for my demise like my parents did, which is why they were sanctuaries to me as a teenager.
Bad treatment brings challenge, adventure, and humor if you open your mind.
A discussion with the creator of the Misaviv Hebrew Circle Calendar.
Orthodox Jewish communities hurt and shun many sensitive, vibrant souls who fall beyond traditional gender expectations and identities, but I think they can do better.
The group I imagined was splendid. But since when is something that seems wondrous actually wondrous and not, you know, a cult, or whatever?
And so, I thank you, Jews, every single one of you...When I pray, you’re in it with me, joining me in that most vulnerable mission. Whether you’re in synagogue with me, or at another one miles away, or in a different time zone, or still asleep, I have to believe we are connected.
