Building New Identities

How a teddy bear, psychic revelations, and a series of tragedies sent Peter Himmelman down the path of observant Judaism.

A solo trip to Ireland becomes an opportunity for self-discovery.

I didn’t stand up for myself or for my friend, and it still makes me ashamed.

Although divorce changes things about your life, the basic structure remains. The real work lies in repairing what you already have.

In an age where identity politics has become popular, it is increasingly important to realize their limitations.

It felt surreal to connect with a man who I had known in “another world,” a different time, a life where I knew nothing of ostomies, tracheotomies, sutures, and vitals every four hours.

On seeing the wisdom in the old trees that surround us.

A discussion with author Beth Kissileff about her new novel about a woman who questions American Jews who “return” to Israel and to traditional religion.

No matter what the results of the election today, there will always need to be people of good conscience standing up for what is right.