The Power of Adult Jewish Learning
Most Jews end their Jewish study either at Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Confirmation age but their Jewish lives continue to evolve. Just as you wouldn’t end your general education at age thirteen, you shouldn’t end your Jewish education at that age either. Adult Jewish learning is part of a life-long process of growth that will help you advance in your Jewish journey.Being Jewish is like learning to play piano. The piano is considered the easiest instrument to learn but one of the most difficult to master. Judaism is a great faith for children, with rituals that make our tradition tangible even for the youngest in our community. However, Judaism is a text and idea based religion t

Cyber-Jewish Exploration
Today you can take a meaningful Jewish journey without leaving your office chair.  All you need do is turn on your computer and

Exploring our Jewishness
Welcome to Jewish Living and Learning, a new blog on discovering Judaism at the intersection between Jewish study and exploring Jewish art, music, literature, dance, film, and everything else that makes Judaism a great civilization.  Let's get a conversation going about how to connect with Judaism in a way that is personally meaningful and might encourge others to do the same.  As the Co-Director of the Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Houston JCC, I am always trying to create experiences for others to engage in Jewish self-discovery and often don't take the time to reflect on those experiences myself.  I hope that this blog will