One Year of COVID, a Mournful Milestone
I went back to my office in the Jewish Community Services Building in Center City the other day to pick something up, and I noticed an old editorial lineup document sitting on my desk.
A Step Toward Religious Freedom in Israel
Last week, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that non-Orthodox conversions must be recognized for purposes of citizenship under Israel’s Law of Return.
Medical Dramas Perpetuate Orthodox Stereotypes
On Feb. 9, the Jewish internet was shocked by a scene from the TV medical drama “Nurses.”
Letters to the Editor: Teacher Gives Thanks, More on Student View
As a retired educator from the Philadelphia public schools who is also a member of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public School ...
Inclusion Is Urgent Matter
In February, Jewish communities across North America and Israel marked Jewish Disabilities Awareness & Inclusion Month.
Three DNA Bombshells Upended My Life
Confusion. Disbelief. Denial.
What Jewish Comedians Thought of SNL’s Israel Dig
At the time of this writing, it’s almost Purim, which means I am busy writing jokes that poke fun at the stuff we do and obsess about as Jews without offending too many people.
Fasting, Jewish Holidays and Our Toxic Diet Culture
This essay originally appeared on Alma, 70 Faces Media’s feminist Jewish culture site.
By Jillian Axelrod
At 10 years old, I decided it was time for me...
Letters to the Editor: Remembering Rabbi Twerski
The first time I heard the name of Abraham Twerski was at a seder in Milwaukee in 1958.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Rabbi
I am late to Yom Kippur – which isn’t a problem except I’m leading services
