Letter to the Editor – Education is key in the monument discussion
By Abraham Silverman (AJNews) – In the November 2019 edition of the Edmonton Jewish News writer Daniel Moser wrote a front-page article about a monument…
Opinion
I’m done passing as a matrilineal Jew
by Rabbi Emily Cohen (This story originally appeared on Alma.) “Your Hebrew name?” the head of the yeshiva asked, pencil and paper poised to take…
Contemplating Earth-focused Judaism: Should we plant trees on Tu B’Shevat?
by Rabbi Gila Caine (Edmonton) – In honor of Tu B’Shevat, I’m going to point us in the direction of “Forest gardens” which is an alternative,…
Who, exactly, is a yenta these days?
by Florina Rodov NEW YORK (JTA) — About 20 years ago, my friend Julia used to hang out with the legendary comedian Jackie Mason and…
Jewish mom Pink opens up about aging and I feel so seen
by Lior Zaltzman (This article originally appeared on Kveller.) I grew up with Pink. Her first two albums, “Can’t Take Me Home” and “Missundaztood,” came…