So how did I get here? I mean wind up as a Jewish Cantor? A Hazzan and full member of the Jewish clergy. I wasn’t born to it. Nope. I was raised in the most secular of Skokie homes. Sunday School, not Hebrew school (parental units though that would be …
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Entering into the Jewish High Holy Days with New Eyes (and Ears)
Rosh Hashanna and Yom Kippur are almost upon us. How do we make the long hours in synagogue services during the High Holy Days more meaningful?
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Dinner Party’ A Novel by Brenda Janowitz
In "The Dinner Party" by Brenda Janowitz, we are introduced to two different families coming together for the first time. Their children's connection creates an occasion both families feel can only help.
Read More »Overcoming Our Personal Egypt(s) on Passover
Even here in the 21st Century, we all have our own Egypts--our own "narrows" from which to be redeemed, just as the Israelites were millennia ago.
Read More »Passover 2015: A New Generation at the Seder Table
A new generation carries on the traditions of Passover (Pesach).
Read More »Book Review: ‘Broken’ by Traci L. Slatton
The German occupation created controls unheard of in the city of love. How might this danger have appeared to a fallen angel, one who had already lost faith?
Read More »Book Review: ’50 Children’ by Steven Pressman
One extraordinary couple put their lives at risk to rescue 50 children from Natzi Germany, during one of the most difficult times in Europe.
Read More »Music Review: Golem – ‘Tanz’
Golem may not be your grandparents', or even your parents', klezmer band, but that doesn't make them any less authentic or inspiring.
Read More »Happy Thanksgivukkah: May Your Turkey Be Stuffed with Lots o’Latkes
This year provides a unique opportunity to connect two already-bound holidays. The historical and religious synergy between Chanukah and Thanksgiving is undeniable.
Read More »TV Review: ‘The League’ – ‘Baby Geoffrey Jesus’ and ‘The 8 Defensive Points of Hanukkah’
The show remains as hilarious as ever, not having lost anything with age, and still finding new ways to go with its story.
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