Reading Torah's difficult parts leaves me to wonder, sometimes, can God understand when I can’t do all He has asked? In this portion, I found my answer. 

This Passover, I’m not having a Seder and I’m not kashering my entire kitchen. I can feel the gasps from some of my readers as I’m writing this. I know it's unexpected. 

How do we contextualize so much death found in this portion? How do we read this portion and gather any kind of lesson applicable to the modern world?

Purpose, Law, and Communal Responsibility in Parashat Vayikra

OCD, trauma, and the problem with convenience

I’m a Black autistic Jewish queer woman, and I’m scared right now. And it’s not for the reasons you think.

I found out I had an ear and sinus infection this past week. I remember sitting down in a chair at the pharmacy, waiting to get my antibiotic medication, tears rolling down my face. Pharmacists had rattled something off about not having the right dosage prescribed by my doctor, and mentioned the word "delay." My ear felt terrible, and the fatigue had set in. Everyone was staring at me because I had held up the line while the pharmacists mumbled. Little did I know, I was also

Pekuach nefesh, innui nefesh? To fast, or not to fast?

It's officially September, and we've only got two more weeks of the month of Elul. Time has definitely flown by. But it's been...

My first week of Elul recap! This week, forgiveness versus teshuva.

For the first time ever, I’m writing a book that publicizes parts of my life previously unknown to the world, from being an abuse...

A powerful sample from a draft of my upcoming book about trauma, healing, and religious rediscovery.

In these troubled times, we can find hope in the strength we hold within. A personal reflection.

What's the possible connection between Shavuot and Pride Month? Is there space for my queer Jewish soul?

Pekuach nefesh is a fundamental principle of Judaism that deals with balancing quality of life with life's commitments, especially religious

Pekuach nefesh is a fundamental principle of Judaism that deals with balancing quality of life with life's commitments, especially religious

This week is Purim. A fun time full of festivities, carnivals, parties, and costumes. But is that all there is to it?

It can be hard to know when relationships are toxic when you are a literal thinker. Here's what I've learned.