In 2015, they didn’t speak Yiddish. In 2016, they do. From December 28th through January 5th, a small group gathered … More
Category: The Forward
Why Secular-to-Orthodox Memoirs Matter
“Writing is a miserable, awful business. Stay with it. It is better than anything in the world.” This quote from … More
Introducing ‘Pulpit Plus One’
I moved to Nashville in July with my husband Aaron, when he was hired as an assistant rabbi and teacher. … More
In Defense of the Shabbos App
When I began going to Friday night services, I kept my cell phone on vibrate in my boot, pressed against … More