What Happens in Middle America When Israel Goes to War
As rockets flew this past spring, my small Minnesota town found itself divided, which set me on a mission: to convene my neighbors face to face. A new film helped me set the stage.
Oct. 6 2021 12:01AM
The Narrow Bridge
Some end-of-year remarks on the path of life, spoken in honor of those who do end-of-life work.
Dec. 24 2019 12:01AM
Science, Faith, and the Microbiologist Who Became the Patriarch of a Family of Committed Hasidim
My encounters with the life and legacy of Velvl Greene.
Feb. 28 2018 12:01AM
Beyond Sighing and Swooning: Love in the Hebrew Bible
Although it does not seem to be about romantic attachment at all, the tale of Ruth and Boaz is the quintessential example of a biblical love story.
Jan. 12 2017 12:01AM
Is the Hebrew Bible a Jewish Book?
What does the underread text of the ancient Hebrews have to do with the Jews of today?
Feb. 12 2015 12:01AM