I keep kosher but I’m losing motivation. Should I just make a normal turkey?
That Kamala Harris turkey recipe with thyme butter under the skin sounded good…
When I hear about antisemitic violence, I just feel numb. What’s wrong with me?
Numbness is a natural response to trauma, the brain’s attempt to protect itself.
I grew up poor; now I’m not. How do I teach my kids about money?
I want my kids to know that money does grow on trees. But I struggle to tell them no.
Do I have to wear a skirt to an Orthodox rabbi’s house?
It depends on how much you hate wearing a skirt.
Now that weddings are all on Zoom, must I really buy a gift?
After spending two hours staring at my computer, do I really owe the couple a set of plates?
I fed my guests non-kosher food. Do I have to tell them?
It was an accident, but I didn’t want to ruin the meal with new friends so I kept my mouths shut.
I’m not Jewish, but can I still throw a ‘cat mitzvah’ for my pet?
I don’t want to offend anyone, but my cat is turning 13 and I want to celebrate.
I’m angry at my dad for supporting Trump. Do I need to forgive him for Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur doesn’t offer a magical reset button where forgiveness can be granted and harm removed. You’re upset, and you’re allowed to be.
How can we pray when we have no hope? 2020’s Yom Kippur paradox
Yom Kippur is a holiday predicated on hope. We come to it with the promise that this year can be better, and that each one of us can be better.
His mother died and I never called. Can I fix this?
I was overjoyed to run into my friend at Rosh Hashanah — until I remembered.