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Taking Root
A composite image shows another supermoon, in 2015, as it becomes a blood moon during a lunar eclipse. (Photo illustration by Ruaraidh Gillies)
May 25, 2018, 5:48 am
Everyday Holiness Is All Around Us
We shouldn't wait for graduations and other special occasions to recognize and appreciate it.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
What was true when a Jewish store operated under this pomegranate in Granada, Spain, should still apply: Jewish values should be part of Jewish workplaces.
April 27, 2018, 1:19 pm
When Jewish Workplaces Stray From Jewish Values
Kindness and respect not only are the right ways to operate, but also are the most successful.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Jan Steen's "Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman" from 1668 reflects the uncertainty of Purim.
February 27, 2018, 7:00 am
Joy When the World Turns Topsy-Turvy
Judaism gives us tools to find happiness amid uncertainty and fear, as we do during Purim.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Children playing chess on the refugees’ deck of the Henry Gibbins next to an outdoor medical station and pharmacy, 1944. (photo credit: Ruth Gruber)
January 31, 2018, 3:34 pm
My Family’s Unforgettable Refugee Story
Relatives were on the Henry Gibbins, the only refugee ship the United States allowed in during World War II.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Michael Twitty speaks at a Repair the World dinner in Atlanta in November.
January 3, 2018, 5:41 pm
Jews Should Embrace Racial Diversity
African-American Jews can offer surprising insights about the Jewish community.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Menorahs, yes; Christmas trees, no.
November 30, 2017, 2:00 pm
Why I Welcome the Christmas Conversation
The holiday season gives us the chance to explore boundaries and the meaning of being Jewish today.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
October 3, 2017, 2:04 pm
Temporary Windows on Joy and Life
High holidays and Sukkot serve as reminder about permanents of life's ups and downs.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Prayer is valuable but not all-powerful. (Photo by Ori Lubin via Wikimedia Commons)
July 30, 2017, 12:58 pm
The Power of Prayer
Can we pray away our suffering?
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
June 26, 2017, 11:52 am
With These Rings, We Take a Radical Step
Love and politics are naturally wed when two people, regardless of gender, choose to marry.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Could the black mountain to the right, west of Eilat, be the biblical Mount Sinai?
May 25, 2017, 6:42 am
A Bit of the Unknown Can Be a Good Thing
Knowing too much about the future can take away our freedom of choice.
By Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Avivit Priel's ceviche with avocado and tomato sits in a pool of gazpacho. (Photo by Aliza Abusch-Magder)
January 24, 2017, 6:00 am
Israeli Food’s a Family Affair
By Atlanta Jewish Times
December 16, 2016, 4:07 pm
Basking in the Light of Many Traditions
By Atlanta Jewish Times
November 29, 2016, 2:01 pm
Taking Root: Breaking the Golden Rule
By Atlanta Jewish Times
October 28, 2016, 1:25 pm
Embrace the Many Ways to Be One People
By Atlanta Jewish Times
September 21, 2016, 5:19 pm
Lanterns Illuminate Atlanta-Style Innovation
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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