By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
It seemed like everywhere I turned today, something controversial concerning bagels occurred. The first instance came during my chaplaincy work. My time generally overlaps most staff and individuals’ lunch times. The food can look and smell really good, which is d…
By Bill Simons
In life, tsuris and naches often nip at each other’s heels. So, it went in Jewish baseball 2024.
On July 24 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, the Diamondbacks’ Joc Pederson connected for a solo home run in the fourth inning, contributing to Arizona’s victory over t…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
I know that when some readers see that the books I’m reviewing are for teens/tweens, they figure the works have nothing to offer them and turn the page. However, the novels in this review aren’t only for the young and young at heart. “The Judgment of Yoyo Gold…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
A growing trend within the Modern Orthodox movement allows women to study halachic (legalistic) sources, such as the Talmud and other writings, so they can better understand not only how to follow Jewish law accurately, but be informed about the discussions and reas…
By Reporter staff
A variety of Jewish groups are offering educational and recreational online resources. Below is a sampling of those. The Reporter will publish additional listings as they become available.
The Yiddish Book Center is offering a variety of Yiddish courses for those with a…
