Avram Mlotek
Yiddish Is Alive And Well
My family created the first Yiddish music festival in Central Park over 50 years ago, and it’s still going strong.
MeToo Stories Are As Old As The Bible Itself
The stories of abuse against women and power’s corruptive elements are at the core of the Bible’s most ancient tropes, originating in Genesis.
This Tisha B’Av, I’ll Mourn For The Destruction Of Jewish Unity
The suspension of the Western Wall compromise was just the latest example of Jews loving holy spaces more than they love fellow Jews.
All Jews Must Welcome Interfaith Families — It’s What Rabbi Hillel Would Do
Hillel’s openness to engage with a stranger who showed the slightest interest in Judaism allowed him to teach the Torah to whole new audiences.
The Tiny Silver Amulet That Forged Communal Bonds
Davy took out the amulet she had found on the streets of the Upper East Side years ago. She showed the owner. The owner stopped what he was doing and called in his wife.
Prominent Orthodox Rabbis Affirm Progressive Commitments
We respect and value holy debate, but we fear that many voices are being pushed out of the Orthodox community.
Our Living Purim Nightmare
Why should we drink until we can’t tell the difference between good and evil when there is actual evil in the world?
Exodus: Coming Soon To A Synagogue Near You
For those first time subscribers to the series, Exodus couldn’t have arrived at a more poignant time with reality TV in full force.
What I Told My 4-Year-Old Daughter When She Asked for a Christmas Tree
Our 4-year-old is learning that different people celebrate differently and that some Jews celebrate Christmas and some Jews celebrate Shabbat.
A Look Inside Jewish Romania
“A Jew must have three strengths,” Leyvick wrote, “Strength to die, strength to live and strength to wait.”
