Just As Queen Esther, McDormand Wielded Power By Realizing She Has It
By using the phrase, “inclusion rider,” Frances McDormand reminded us of the power we already possess and how important it is to use it.
Beth Kissileff
New York Times Journalist, Bari Weiss On How Judaism Guides Her Life
Bari Weiss incorporates her deep love of Judaism into pieces that have a wider appeal.
How Frankenstein Became More Human… And We Can Too.
Reading Jewish texts can help us become more empathetic.
Rabbi Akiva Taught of The Transcendental Powers Of Ideas
Professor Barry Holtz gives insight into Rabbi Akiva’s teachings about the transcendent power of ideas in his new book, Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud.
The Woman Who Connects Seder Food To Jewish History
The recipes in Joan Nathan’s new cookbook each have strong connections to Jewish history.
The Haggadah That Brings Harry Potter Magic To The Seder
The Unofficial Hogwarts Haggadah uses the magic of Harry Potter to engage children in the meaning behind the Passover story.
Life Lessons In The Kitchen
Parallels between cooking and life are discovered when a mother teaches her daughter how to prepare Shabbat dinner.
Sometimes, All It Takes Is A Miracle
A meditation on selling a home, and the moments the seemingly simple seems, to us, like a miracle.