I Was In An Extremist Jewish Cult And Was Ready To Leave Judaism Behind
I was a rebellious teen. You know the kind—the one the teachers worry...Continue Reading
The Anti-Semite Who Strengthened My Commitment To Judaism
I grew up in western Michigan, which was largely populated by Dutch immigrants...Continue Reading
How to Combat A Spiritual Winter
When we first moved to Cleveland, people warned me about the cold, snowy...Continue Reading
Jew in the City’s Top Ten Posts of 2018
2018 has been an amazing year for Jew in the City, with more...Continue Reading
How A Dream About A Mikvah Saved My Life And My Baby
On the 13th of Kislev (the Jewish month when Chanukah takes place), I...Continue Reading
A Little Bit of Oil Can Go a Long Way: How Jews Defeat Defeatism
Would you set out on an important road trip if you only had enough gas for the...Continue Reading
Why Would God Create Man Needing a Bris?
Dear JITC- We hear a lot of pop culture references to “I Love...Continue Reading
An Unexpected Lesson in A Can of Cranberries
Several years ago during a holiday visit to my in-laws, I was in...Continue Reading
Why is Davening So Repetitive?
Dear JITC- One thing I struggle with is davening. Why do we normally...Continue Reading
