I recently officiated a baby naming for a little girl named Kinsley during her first birthday party. With guests from many backgrounds, it was a beautiful blend of tradition and celebration. Her Hebrew name, Shayna Sarah, honors her great great grandmother and carries deep family meaning.

You don’t need to be ‘Jewish enough,’ religious, or even part of a synagogue to welcome your baby into Jewish life in a meaningful way. Modern baby naming ceremonies are evolving: beautifully inclusive, customizable, and deeply spiritual without being overwhelming or dogmatic. Here’s how you can make your child’s Jewish welcome reflect your values, your story, and your love.

Queer Jewish weddings are beautiful celebrations that honor both identity and tradition. This blog explores inclusive rituals, gender-affirming language, and creative ways LGBTQ+ couples are reimagining the chuppah. Whether you're planning your own ceremony or supporting someone you love, discover how to craft a wedding that’s deeply Jewish and authentically you.

As more Jewish teens identify outside of the gender binary, many families are asking: What do we call a Bar or Bat Mitzvah when our child is non-binary? This article explores inclusive, meaningful options like “B-Mitzvah” and “Brit Mitzvah,” and offers guidance on how to create a ceremony that celebrates every child’s identity with pride and Jewish integrity.

Yes—your neurodiverse child can absolutely have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Whether your child is non-verbal, autistic, a typer, or learns differently, Jewish coming-of-age rituals can be joyfully and meaningfully adapted to honor their unique strengths. Discover inclusive approaches that celebrate every child's path to Jewish adulthood.

In Parashat Shoftim, the ritual of eglah arufah teaches profound lessons about communal responsibility and accountability for both direct and indirect consequences. When a murdered person is found with no known perpetrator, the town’s leaders perform a ritual washing their hands over a calf’s decapitation, symbolizing the sanctity of human life and shared accountability. This Torah teaching resonates deeply today as we face environmental crises—climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction—that demand our collective action. Like the starfish saved one by one, every small step toward sustainability matters. Through mindful stewardship, we can honor life and protect future generations.

What do we do when fear threatens to block our path forward? In Shelach Lecha, we explore the powerful connection between courage, divine desire, and faith in uncertain times. As the Israelites stand at the edge of the Promised Land, ten spies give into fear—while two choose faith and forward motion. This reflection dives deep into what it means to trust our inner calling, see challenges as stepping stones, and remember that our deepest desires may just be whispers from the Divine. Because when we align with purpose, even in the face of giants, the path reveals itself.

Read the full post to discover how Shelach Lecha teaches us that where there’s a will, there’s a way—and that our will might just be written in the stars.

"Is having a tattoo un-Jewish? Parashat Kedoshim, the 'Holiness Code,' challenges us to go beyond surface-level interpretations of Torah. While often cited as a prohibition against tattoos, this week’s portion actually invites us into a deeper conversation about dignity, compassion, and intention. What does holiness really mean in today’s world—and can inked skin still reflect a sacred soul? Let’s explore the myths, the meaning, and the modern relevance of Jewish law in a world where identity and tradition continue to evolve.

Vayetze, invites us into the world of dreams—both the ones we have at night and the ones that guide our waking lives. When Jacob dreams of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, it’s not just a mystical vision—it’s a turning point. This dream transforms his fear into faith and uncertainty into purpose. What if our dreams, too, are more than random thoughts? What if they’re bridges connecting us to deeper truths, guiding us toward growth, clarity, and divine connection?

Parashat Tazria explores the laws of purity and the mysterious affliction of tzara’at, revealing a profound connection between spiritual well-being and physical health. Unlike ordinary diseases, tzara’at reflects internal imbalances like gossip or arrogance manifesting externally. Modern science supports this ancient wisdom, showing how our thoughts and emotions directly influence our bodies. By aligning mind, body, and spirit through practices like prayer, gratitude, and kindness, we can foster healing and holistic health. This portion reminds us to care deeply for our whole selves—mind, body, and soul.