Authors and Contributors

Rachel Schwartzberg

Modeling Leadership in Memphis: Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics  

“The experience in Baltimore made us realize that things can actually fall apart. . . . We can’t take it for granted that an institution will survive without hard work.”  

Where Is Tennessee?

Far from the frum frenzy, one newly Southern Jew reflects on finding home—and herself—deep in the heart of Memphis. 

When Dad Has Dementia

In the Orthodox Community, caregivers of people with dementia often experience additional struggles. 

The Making of a Mezuzah

Nowadays, no one who keeps kosher would ever consider buying meat without certification. No one would say, ‘well, this looks kosher to me, I’m sure it’s fine.’ We want to…

Getting More Jewish Kids into Jewish Schools

“If we get just one more student in our school as a result of this campaign, that’s success. We will be saving one Jewish neshamah.”  

The Great Jewish Awakening

The most common Jewish reaction to rising antisemitism has not been laying low and hiding one’s identity, but rather an increase in Torah learning and mitzvah observance and a stronger…

Is the Orthodox Community Doing Enough?

Kiruv professionals—working with all demographics—stress that they cannot single-handedly reach the many unaffiliated Jews across the country who are searching for connection in the post–October 7 world. It’s time for…

Taking Charge of Your Health

With all the pressures that come along with leading a frum life, preventative health care often takes a back seat.