Judaism, Sacrifice, and the Education of Alex Clare
Before he became famous, the observant pop star gave up his career in order to stick to his Jewish beliefs.
Nissim Black
His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.
Andy Statman: Klezmer’s Virtuoso
Patience and perseverance: Andy Statman’s journey through Judaism and music.
The Israeli government is giving millions of dollars to Orthodox outreach — and that’s a good thing
Israel’s government is making smart funding choices: Non-Orthodox Judaism already had its chance, and blew it.
America’s Bipartisan Antisemitism
America has a Jewish problem. It is a bipartisan problem and the election is exposing the worst of it.
Religion kills, right? Maybe not
Religion gets a bum rap. It’s blamed for war, terror, torture, oppression, conflict, and a boatload of other evils. Groups like ISIS and the recent carnage in Paris and San Bernardino don’t do much to dispel that impression.
Palestine Awareness Quiz
You can’t fight the Occupation if you don’t know the facts. Test your knowledge!
Almost Anonymous
Meet the man behind the some of the most well-known Jewish songs.
Requiem for a Nightmare
A story of survival and a libretto for six million.
Starting early
One of the reasons I enjoy working on campus is that I still think like a college student. The upside is that I am laid-back and like to hang out; but this comes with a downside – I have a … Continued
Working in coffee shops
The coffee shop is where everything happens on college campuses. I happen to love the atmosphere – I dig the music, I am a serious coffee-junky, I like sitting around for hours deep in pretentious conversation, and I am not … Continued