Maya’s Inspirational Bat Mitzvah By Joshua Troderman The best bat mitzvah service I ever attended was my niece Maya’s in California last year. There were 200 people... Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Halacha Unplugged, Part 1 – The Bris: Which Parent Makes a Child Jewish? By Joshua Troderman Is it the spirit of the law or the letter of the law that counts the most? “Your kids aren’t Jewish because... Identity, Pop Culture
Treat Others with Honor By Joshua Troderman “Ben Zoma asks, ‘Who is worthy of honor? The one who treats others with honor.’” Pirkei Avot (4:1) My wife and... Religion, Spirituality
Eyes on the Prize By Joshua Troderman I love when my kids come home from school with inspirational materials. This week, with MLK day on everyone’s... Identity, Parenting, Parenting Stories, Race
Are You a Lazy Dad? By Joshua Troderman Perhaps you have heard this old joke about an elementary school boy who comes home very excited to share some... Advocacy
Oh That Tree Question By Joshua Troderman This is it. That time of year that many intermarried Jews dread: Christmas tree time. Especially if you go as... Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Marriage, Religion