Growing up in a Gentile, Christian home I never knew anything about Hanukkah. I was far too focused on Christmas traditions (and presents!) to pay attention to why Jewish folks …
Israel’s Rejuvenation
The Talmud (a collection of Jewish rabbinical commentaries) tells a story of the great Rabbi Akiva. Shortly after the Temple’s destruction in AD 70, he led a group of rabbis …
A Simple Defense to Israel’s Complex War (Part 2)
As I watched the barbaric, evil GoPro videos Hamas released on October 7, 2023, I told my husband that Israel’s response needed to be swift and deadly. Watching people dance …
A Simple Defense to Israel’s Complex War (Part 1)
The tragic events in Israel on October 7, 2023, and the response in the following months have caused many—some for the first time—to take notice of the conflict Israel has …
God and Punishment
Several years ago, one of my daughters asked me, “Why do we have to be punished?” While I am not always prepared to answer such tough questions, I was ready …
Finding Joy in Darkness
“We need to talk.” “I don’t love you.” “She’s not going to make it.” “He took his own life.” Once you hear enough of these, your mind goes to some …
