Op/Ed: With time running out, we must engage with Holocaust survivors
By Julius Berman (JTA) — There are over 400,000 Jewish Holocaust survivors worldwide, but the survivor population is rapidly diminishing. As we prepare to celebrate…
Opinion
Op/Ed: Too few Jews, Pew! Where are the ‘secular maximalists’? The Sunday brunchers?
By Andrew Silow-Carroll NEW YORK (JTA) — The Pew Research Center’s new typology of religion puts Americans into seven broad categories ranging from Sunday Stalwarts (“active in…
40 Isn’t Just a Milestone Birthday. It’s an Important Jewish Number.
By Sara Laufer (Kveller via JTA) — I’m a congregational rabbi, so the month of August is always a bit anxiety-provoking. Whether the holidays are…
Rabbi Rachel Esserman: Amnesty
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman (The Reporter) – A few years ago, I received a Facebook friend request from someone I knew in grade school. When…
5 ways to manage your Jewish curls this summer
By Shannon Sarna (Kveller via JTA) – I’ll be the first to admit it: I gave up. After nearly two weeks of 90 degree days…