Interview with Dr. Lawrence Hoffman Dr. Hoffman is Professor of Liturgy and Director of the Synagogue 2000 Initiative for synagogue spirituality, Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion and…
He used to joke that he knew Yiddish better than Italian, the language of his grandparents who emigrated from Apennines. The singer was a Catholic, but at the same time was friends with Jews since…
Steven Wohlberg was walking along the beach with Seth, his 2-year-old son, when Seth saw some other boys throwing stones into the water. Seth picked up a stone and with all his might threw the stone…
In our last survey we told a story of two people. David was raised Jewish and became a rabbi. Barry was raised as a Catholic and became a priest. They find out that there was a mix up in the hospital…
Parents may say they love all of their children the same and most people would agree they should, but it isn't uncommon for families to have issues with favoritism within the home and/or comparing…
During the time of the Judges when there was a famine, an Israelite family from Bethlehem – Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their sons Mahlon and Chilion.
Twas the night before Christmas, and we, being JewsMy girlfriend and me -- we had nothing to do.... The Gentiles were home, hanging stockings with care, Secure in their knowledge St. Nick would be…
Is there really abuse in the Jewish community?Abuse does not favor one religious, economic, religious, or ethnic group over another. It is found in all groups—including the Jewish community. It also…