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  • Sun Salutations in Shul

    Sun Salutations in Shul

    Being in a space where I’ve sung Kol Nidre, where I’ve attended Shabbat services several times, I began to hear the Hindu-inspired words from our yoga instructor instructor and attempt to put them into a Jewish context. Read more

  • Accidental Chametz

    Well, it’s the first morning of Pesach and we’ve already had a chametz fail in the House of Jordan.  R. came over to sign tax forms (blech, April 15), and I offered him breakfast.  Eggs or cereal.  A perfectly fine offer if it weren’t the first morning of Passover.  He poured out cereal.  I then Read more

  • “Grandmom’s House”

    “Grandmom’s House”

    When you’re a military brat (and I’m sure in many other kinds of childhoods, too), home is an ephemeral concept.  I could say to you “I’m so excited to be going home this weekend!” and unless there have been other context clues in the conversation, that could mean any number of cities (or states!).  … Read more

  • “Are you still going to be Jewish?” – Or, “This isn’t ‘Nam! There are Rules!”

    I should start by saying that if anyone needs to freak out on this blog post, please do it here on WordPress and not on my syndicated statuses (I really don’t want a Facebook avalanche).  I’m sure there will be some Big. Shock. on some of your parts by the contents herein. I visited my Read more

  • The Night of the Dissertation Proposal Defense

    For most people, nightmares include intrinsically scary elements.  Your second grade teacher suddenly becomes a T-Rex and disembowels all of your classmates Red Wedding-style as you stare on in horror.  Out of nowhere, you’re in your dorm, and MONSTERS! Scary MONSTERS! show up and all you have to fight them with is your stupid Red Read more

  • The Day of the Doctor – A Response

    The Day of the Doctor – A Response

    As an episode, The Day of the Doctor was… problematic, in the most Moffat-y way possible. As an anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor was brilliant. Read more