Tag: Identity

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.

Bella Jobe

Introducing My Jewish Family

Introducing the modern Jewish family means a rich, interwoven tapestry of different stories and customs, changing within generations.

Ava Kagan Ehrlich

Every Part of The Future

In an essay for the L’Dor V’Dor contest, Ava Ehrlich explores what it means to be the future and to carry on her grandmother’s legacy.

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.

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.

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.