Faith and Practice
The Jewish Picture Book: Storytelling as Midrash
Writing a children’s book is harder than writing one for adults, because adults often speak condescendingly to children. Discovering Jewish picture books in the public library showed me that there was another Talmud available.
News and Politics
Remixing Israel/Palestine
Everything is up for reconsideration. The deepening of the Occupation is leading many Israelis to change their views about how to best resolve their conflict with the Palestinians.
Arts and Culture
Cultural Shiva? What It Means To Mourn a Popular Musician
The death of rock musician Alex Chilton prompts the author to muse on the relationship between public ritual and private pain. Mass culture is usually thought of as a means of distracting us. But what if it helps us to connect with feelings we would otherwise deny?
Faith and Practice
Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu discusses the future of Jewish Renewal
Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu talks to Zeek about the future of Jewish Renewal and the legacy of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi.
News and Politics
The Capital of War
Jerusalem has always been ground zero for the Arab-Israeli crisis. Now, it’s also the setting for an American-Israeli conflict, as well.
Life and Action
We Are All Journalists
He did his army service, however reluctantly. But he did it on his own terms. Joe Lockard recounts covering the First Intifada, undercover, while serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
News and Politics
Obama Grows a Spine
The Obama Administration has begun to build real credibility as an honest broker in the Arab-Israeli conflict. If the President holds firm, he’ll find that Jewish voters will support him.
Arts and Culture
Black Doesn't Show Stains
Whenever a single parent starts dating, children often feel rejected. Mya Guarnieri’s Alma goes the extra mile, disconnecting every appliance in her mother’s home, in protest.
Events
Rescheduled! Jewish Approaches to Health and Healing: A Workshop for Activists with Rabbi Elliot Kukla
Rabbi Elliot Kukla recently broke his leg and is unable to travel. Instead of offering a workshop in person in New York, he will offer a webinar. Date/time will be announced shortly.
News and Politics
A Serial Obstructionist
Benjamin Netanyahu has a history of obstructing US efforts to further the peace process. Unaware of construction plans for east Jerusalem? Rachel Tabachnick provides evidence to the contrary.
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