by Rachel Ain | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
I applied to rabbinical school over 20 years ago. When asked to share a favorite piece of rabbinic literature, I decided to teach a text where the ancient rabbis “imagined” what biblical Sarah was doing during the binding of Isaac. I wanted to show that it is...
by Sahar Alsahlani | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
The Almighty reminds us that on the final day of judgment we are all accountable for our actions and compensated for our deeds equally, whether we are male or female (or however we choose to identify). “I shall not lose sight of any of you who labors my way, whether...
by Chris Smith | Mar 4, 2022 | Opinion
People want to know about their family history. They want to learn about their ancestors and forebearers – the “pillars” of their bloodline. This is why services such as Ancestry.com have become increasingly popular. Members of my own family have participated in these...
by Lina Toth | Mar 4, 2022 | Opinion
I grew up at a time when my home country, Lithuania, had been annexed by the Soviet Union. As I was raised in a family of Christian believers under considerable pressure from atheistic Soviet authorities, our attitude toward celebrations sanctioned by the government...
by Skye Perryman | Mar 8, 2021 | Opinion
I had planned to attend the U.S. presidential inauguration this year with my god-daughters – ages 17 and 9 – but the global pandemic and Capitol insurrection made that impractical. They would have worn their pearls and marveled at the inspirational women who took the...