Perhaps it's time to reflect on the criticisms of marriage that James Joyce espoused... and which are still largely relevant today....
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What does Jewish tradition say about selling arms to Saudia Arabia, given the country's history of human rights violations?...
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Eric advises a woman who finally has time to write...but can't seem to figure out what to write about....
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In the latest episode of "Cracking The Echo Chamber," we are joined by Emily Shire to talk about one of the most volatile political debates about identity today: whether Zionism and feminism are compatible philosophies....
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When Ilona's father dies, her pain is magnified by the influx of strangers coming to pay their respects and say prayers in his name. She wonders if social media would have provided her with a more meaningful mourning period....
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Have you heard of the latest hot trend in schools? They're called fidget toys, and they are marketed as a solution to an inability to focus. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield examines whether there is any validity to this claim, as well as the deeper truths this exploration can reveal about our own lives....
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Another Way Of Looking At Things |
May 16, 2017
In California, A Day Of Rest Is Not Just Religious Practice…It’s Law
The wisdom behind Shabbat was deemed relevant in a California court of law....
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Is it wrong for SNL to use fat shaming and gay bashing as part of their humor in covering the Trump administration?...
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Compassion for difficulties |
May 15, 2017
How A Distressed Fawn Revealed My Daughter’s Fear Of Abandonment
When Rabbi Gewirtz's daughter sees an abandoned fawn in their yard, her dramatic reaction indicates deeper worries....
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