The Blooper Reel: Not-So-Great Moments in Cantorial History
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That awkward moment…
Over the years, my colleagues and I are constantly asked the question, “Why did you become a cantor?” The bestContinue Reading
Jewish Mythbusters
We need a Snopes for Jewish life. You know, some kind of site where people can enter “facts” that theyContinue Reading
You Will Be Assimilated, Part Deux
During this winter holiday period, it seems to me that we Jews are not the only ones at risk ofContinue Reading
You Will Be Assimilated
Some of our most well known and beloved holidays are filled with irony. Purim, a violent, Machiavelian, Tarantino-esque story ofContinue Reading
Time to Face the Music
Put down the dreidl, stop eating the latkes, and take a break from giving gifts. It’s time for a muchContinue Reading
Yes, Virginia, there is a Chanukah.
Generations of Hebrew school kids have been bombarded with the repeated message: “Chanukah is not the Jewish Christmas.” True–in fact,Continue Reading
Deconstructing Bar Mitzvah
This week’s Torah portion marks the 38th anniversary of my bar mitzvah. (Go ahead, I’ll give you moment to doContinue Reading
A God by any other name…
We Jews seem to spend an inordinate amount of time and effort avoiding ever saying God’s name. That has alwaysContinue Reading
The Binding of Isaac–The Deleted Scenes
Is it possible to know an iconic and beloved story of the Torah so well and realize that for generations,Continue Reading
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