Boston’s Federation, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, recently completed a year-long strategic planning process. One of the most palpable new programs to arise in the wake of
Boker tov, everyone! I am spending the weekend at NERUSY Encampment, with upwards of 150 Jewish teenagers at Camp Ramah of New England in scenic
In the last year or so, I’ve noticed some radical reconfiguring of my own views on inclusivity and exclusivity in Jewish community and Jewish tradition.
Yesterday, I received an e-mail with the urgent subject line “Of Utmost Importance Concerning PLP!” I assumed it was a final reminder to pay the
This summer, I’m studying the evolution of the Haggadah with Rabbi Reuven Cohn through a Hebrew College Online course. In coming to understand some of
Remember how I promised more “Lies We Were Taught in Hebrew School” posts? Well, here we go, although this will take quite a different tack
Back in February, I briefly mentioned Stereo Sinai, a Chicago-based band creating contemporary music based on Hebrew scripture. They bill their music as “Biblegum Pop,”
Remember when Jay Michaelson declared the death of “Jewish Hipster Cool” in Sh’ma almost two years ago? (The article is old enough that it’s fallen
There’s been something of a debate backstage at Jewschool this week as to whether or not it’s appropriate to post things we find on the