August 8, 2022 — On a recent Saturday evening, I found myself in a small artsy theater in downtown Seattle for the debut of an original animated film. When the film ended, the young filmmaker, Frieda, was greeted with thunderous applause. Afterward, she joined me on stage for a Director’s Q&A session, where I interviewed her about both the content and the making of her movie. The topic of the film? Parashat Beshalakh.

August 17, 2022 —

An alternative ritual for not lighting Shabbat candles

August 17, 2022

June 10, 2022 — For four years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has equated Jews with the Israeli government, while U.S. President Donald Trump has made common cause with white nationalists. I wish more Israelis understood why this was so terrifying.

August 17, 2022 —

"I see the words of my prayers / wrap themselves around you"

November 14, 2023 — "We get to Kaddish, I just hit a wall..."

August 17, 2022