Tag: Judaism
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On Mark Rothko and Kol Nidre
The first time I saw a Mark Rothko painting in person I was 20 and at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. I wasn’t unfamiliar with him as an artist. I’d been lucky enough to study Abstract Expressionism in both high school and college (the latter being the organizer of said trip to…
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Latke, Actually: 8 Chanukah Movies We’d Like to See By Next Year
We all have our traditions this time of year, and for many of us that means sitting down and watching certain movies. Zelda and I like classics like White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street, as well as the always appropriate A Muppet Christmas Carol. But as children of interfaith households, we’ve found this season…
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An Act of Faith
So this week I had initially planned to talk about the prom for adult nerds that I helped throw. It was going to be me waxing poetic about belonging and having a safe space, letting people reclaim milestones, etc. It would have been great. However, this week also marked the beginning of the Jewish High…
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Making Matzah You Want to Eat
It’s that time of year again! My favorite Jewish holiday is upon us. Yes, Passover is here, and along with all my favorite things — gathering around the table with friends, drinking wine, and opening doors for invisible guests — it also means eight days without the comfort of leavened carbs. If you know me,…
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All Other Nights: On Passover and Growing Up Jewish in the South
I think I grew into my Judaism. Yes, I was born Jewish, have practiced every year of my life. Even before I understood what it meant, It was always a part of me. I was Jewish the same way I was a Louisvillian or a Kentucky fan. As soon as I was old enough, I…
Zelda & Scout 