Category: Jewish Identity

Stacy Abrams

We Will Rehang the Mezuzah

When my children are ready, we will rehang the mezuzah. And we — battered, frightened, fierce, and unbroken — we are still here.

Eliana Rosenberg

Pieces of a History

The puzzle pieces that our ancestors bring to us help shape who we are and what we do, part of L’Dor V’Dor is building our history.

Emerson Blum

My Family’s Jewish Journey

In the next L’Dor V’dor Essay, tenth grader Emerson Blum shares about his family’s Jewish journey, leading through his own.

Seth Golob

Seth Golob: L’Dor V’Dor

In another essay for the L’Dor V’Dor contest, Seth Golob shares about his family’s history and what passing down Jewish pride means to him.

Jaime Herndon

Jewish Book Month Turns 100!

In honor of Jewish Book Month turning 100, take a look at some awesome books to add to your reading list, ranging from kids to adults.

Temple Envy
Rabbi Alex Hamilton

Temple Envy

This an exploration of my “temple envy” through the emotions of grief, wonder, and desire for Jewish unity during a recent vacation to Nikko.

Being a Conservative Jew in Jerusalem
Emily Jaeger

A Conservative Jew in Jerusalem

What is it like being a Conservative Jew in Jerusalem and how do we understand the holiness of the holiest place in the world?

The Art of Assimilating Wisely
Rabbi David Baum

The Art of Assimilating Wisely

Hanukkah—when we read about the Maccabees resisting assimilation and Joseph embracing it—is a time to look at the art of assimilation wisely.

Jewish Pride Guides My Actions
Valerie S. Thaler, Ph.D.

Jewish Pride Guides My Actions

From a love of Judaism and Jewish history, my Jewish pride guides my actions, both public and private, and defines my sense of self.

What is Healthy Jewish Pride?
Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin, PhD

What is Healthy Jewish Pride?

What is healthy Jewish pride? While exploring the past, present, and future of Chanukah, Rabbi Bernat-Kunin proposes a new home ritual.

The Risks of Playing Jewish Geography
Rabbi Susan Leider

The Risks of Playing Jewish Geography

In the game of Jewish geography, you connect with who you don’t know by connecting through who you do know. But is the game good for us?

What does it take to feel Jewish
Rabbi Susan Leider

What does it take to feel Jewish?

Collecting experiences helps us feel like we belong. By doing ‘Jewish,’ we create meaningful Jewish lives where spirituality feels less contrived.