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.
Do you know the convert down the block / the one who traded heaven with Jesus / for Hell / with you and me in Brooklyn?
A stunning English rendering of the classic "Ka Ribbon," the Aramaic hymn beginning with the words “Kah Ribbon” which is sung at the shabbos tables of both Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews.
Simply being unapologetically Jewish is a political act.
What will you do with all of this outrageous beauty?
Pay no attention to my complaints. This is one of the best decisions I ever made.
I am responsible for my fellow Jews, and so I think it's best I back off.
Everything we do tells a story of our continued exploration, our current allegiances, and our philosophical adherence.
Hitbodedut (hisboididus, if you live in Brooklyn) is the practice of talking to G-d in your own words, also known as "personal prayer". The word means literally "self seclusion," but if you are like me (you don't have time or patience to sit in a room and talk to G-d) you can do it on the street.
