Can Zionism And Feminism Coexist? A Conversation With Emily Shire
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.
Would Grieving My Father Have Felt Less Lonely With Facebook?
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.
The Deeper Wisdom Of Fidget Toys
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.
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.
The Problem With SNL’s Fat-Shaming, Gay Bashing Spicer Jokes
Is it wrong for SNL to use fat shaming and gay bashing as part of their humor in covering the Trump administration?
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.
Why We Can’t Judge Comey’s Dismissal As Simply Good Or Bad
Why we must fight the temptation to let our own bias impose a black and white perspective on a situation that has many shades.
13 Reasons Why Not: The Project That Glorifies Life, Not Death
Students at Oxford High turn the concept of the hit show 13 Reasons Why into a project that could save lives.
The Feminist Who Helps Women Find Their Voices With Psychedelic Plants
In the depths of the Amazon rain forest, feminist Zoe Helene assists women in connecting to their intuition via the use of psychedelic plants.