Have you noticed how your “inner child” is a thing, these days? Wellness experts and psychologists alike are inviting us to tap into our inner child, ushering in traits like…

There is this line in the Counting Crows song, “Round Here,” that resonates deep within me. The secular song can take me to a place of reflection and exploration as…

By Debbi K. Levy As an emerging Kohenet, or Priestess, I take many core classes to deepen and strengthen my Jewish knowledge, in preparation for ordination. The course offered during…

The Gemara states in tractate Avodah Zarah 19a:18 that anyone who learns Torah from one teacher alone never sees a sign of blessing, as it is necessary to acquire knowledge…

Pirkei Avot 4:10 teaches the words of Rabbi Meir: “Engage but little in business, and busy yourself with the Torah. Be of humble spirit before all men. If you have…

Honey calcite is a beautiful and meaningful crystal that can thoughtfully propel you into the High Holy Days, and help you find presence amongst all the busyness and preparation that…

Before the frenzy of the fall season comes around, will you join me in a hunt for items that may bring you joy, and enhance your Jewish ritual practice? Check…

I cannot count the number of times I read Judy Blume’s book, “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.” This treasured, young adult novel offered me faith that the gift…

When you were a camper at the JCC, did you sing this? “David, Melech Yisrael, chai, chai, vekayom…” Did you begin religious school around age 5 or 6 and almost…

The only memory of my grandmother that my son, Eli, has retained, is an evening during Hanukkah when the two of them were creating delicious edible dreidels. Their ingredients included…