MitzvoTechWill I Ever Be “Jewish” Enough?In a few months, I will mark my one year anniversary of converting to Judaism.Sep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
MitzvoTechDivine InspirationI have a soft spot for Rabbi Akiva. After all, we have a few things in common…Nov 14, 20181Nov 14, 20181
MitzvoTechinThe Jewish ExaminerOn ZionismMy people’s ancestral home is beautiful.Jun 7, 20184Jun 7, 20184
MitzvoTechThe Responsibility to ResistIn our readings for this week, we covered two contrasting sections from Jewish history: the Zealots’ last stand at Masada and the rabbis of…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
MitzvoTechinThe Jewish ExaminerDandelions and LullabiesThere is something to be said for dandelions. Their yellow sunshines light up yards in the spring. They remind you that life is coming…Apr 14, 2018Apr 14, 2018
MitzvoTechCoping with CancerI was young when my aunt passed away from cancer, but that didn’t mean it didn’t hurt. She was my special friend — someone who would be my…Apr 10, 20181Apr 10, 20181
MitzvoTechinThe Jewish ExaminerWhen God DisappearsDo you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Every Fourth of July, we would stay out tracking down the little critters as they flew out of…Mar 28, 2018Mar 28, 2018
MitzvoTechTalking Without SpeakingThe “Sound of Silence” cover from the Maccabeats is pretty arresting. The video for the song (in collaboration with Jew in the City) frames…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
MitzvoTechSin and the Art of Poking Someone in the EyeIt’s been a long day, and we still have another half an hour left on our drive. My kids are packed into the backseat of the car next to…Feb 18, 2018Feb 18, 2018
MitzvoTechDogs, Frogs, and Torah on Valentine’s DayAs I was chasing down our runaway dog yesterday, I couldn’t help but think about Valentine’s Day.Feb 14, 2018Feb 14, 2018
