An Unexpected Lesson in A Can of Cranberries
Several years ago during a holiday visit to my in-laws, I was in desperate need of...
Continue ReadingWhy is Davening So Repetitive?
Dear JITC- One thing I struggle with is davening. Why do we normally only daven for...
Continue ReadingJew in The City Is Teaching One Million College Students About Judaism
Several months ago, we were filming a mini-documentary about Orthodox Judaism with Blue Chalk Media, but...
Continue ReadingChris Smith: From the NBA to Orthodox Judaism
“Coming out of college, going to the NBA was my all-time goal, and Judaism brought me...
Continue ReadingIf Kindness Makes You Believe, Shouldn’t Evil Make You Doubt?
Dear Jew in the City, I recently read your article on faith, but this is where...
Continue ReadingHow Mothers Can Connect to Spirituality During The High Holidays
“How was your yontiff?” “Great! I made an amazing new recipe from Kosher Kourageous…” “What about...
Continue ReadingWhat Does Judaism Say About Overeating?
Dear Jew in the City- There are so many delicious foods on the Yom Tov table...
Continue ReadingWhat If God Asked Me To Sacrifice My Child Like He Asked Abraham?
Dear JITC- When learning about Akeidas Yitzchak (the Binding of Isaac), my daughter asked me what...
Continue ReadingHow to Fit An Accounting of the Soul Into Your Busy Elul
I was listening to a podcast the other day about the importance of maintenance (in business,...
Continue ReadingIs Hashem Really Listening To My Prayers?
Hello Jew in the City- I relate to praying as something that I must do three times a...
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