A Ritual That Can Cut Both Ways
The concept of circumcision is both a deeply powerful ritual practice and a profoundly troubling remnant of a different time.
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Cutting and Covenant: How I Decided Whether Or Not To Circumcise My Sons
The thought of saying Hebrew prayers over the cutting of a baby’s flesh seemed truly barbaric to me. I wondered, “If mothers had the power to design Judaism, would circumcision have played such a...
Lift Every Voice
Elections provide us with an opportunity to organize our personal values and community commitments. The act of voting can be a first step toward becoming the engaged citizens we aspire to be.
Welcoming Daughters
Looking at a baby girl and feeling the joy of celebrating who she is and who she will become are wonderful experiences.
No Short Cuts For Circumcision
Pun intended. The popular press has recently reminded contemporary Jews that the continuation of
A Ceremony Is Born
The women who attended my blessing circle couldn’t believe the news when they heard it. I daresay everyone felt like they had a little bit to do with it—I certainly think they did.
You Shall Have Nothing But Joy
We don’t want Yom Kippur to leave us in a slump, struggling to pick ourselves up. Instead, we must embrace joy so that we may restore balance in the world, in our community, and within ourselves.
Honest Accounting
It is too easy to find fault in others. How can we be more honest with ourselves so that we can make corrections to our decisions?
Return to Me
The One of Infinite Possibilities calls: Return to me and I will return to you (Zecharia 1:3)
Walking With the King
What if we could derive a practice from the story of the King in the field—breathe life into it and into our own souls? How can we, in the midst of our busy, self-conscious lives, find the cozy,...
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