Category: Judaism

December 28, 2011

Interesting Jewish/Mormon story in the New Yorker!

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you guys how much the Mormons love to compare themselves with the Jews (or, if you do need a hint, read this post). This comparison is usually...

Bible / Christianity / Judaism

April 20, 2010

Taking the Bible Literally

Some years ago, a co-worker expressed her frustration to me. I don’t know how we got on the topic, but she said she just wanted someone to tell her exactly what was in the...

Arts / Judaism / Priesthood / Traditions / Women

December 11, 2009

The Nature of Ritual

I heard this story this morning- about an exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York: An exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York looks at some of the many ways people are...

Judaism / Politics

April 16, 2009

My Tribe

I originally wrote this as a guest post for the popular secular-Jewish blog “Lubab No More.” Sadly, Lubab No More is no more, so I’m reposting the essay here, for reference. Have you ever...

Community / Culture / Judaism

October 5, 2008

How are the Mormons like the Jews?

It seems like whenever we talk about Mormons as a people and a culture, the first discussion point is always “How are we like/unlike the Jews?” It’s very natural for Mormons to see the...