Judaism
Break Fast and Barry
There is no Judaism, much less humanity, without community. Words and deeds that set us apart from each other are, perhaps, the greatest sins of all.
Mike Doyle
Mike Doyle is a longtime autistic, gay, Jewish, Disnerd Chicago blogger.
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Your Next Awesome Community Manager
For hundreds of friendships and acquaintances, readers near and far, the blessings of my skill set, a loving partner, and free WiFi at Metropolis, I'm thankful. It is, indeed, a very, very good life.
Judaism
The Amidah Project: Kol Nidre
To experience the t'shuvah of Kol Nidre, who really cares about the legal basis for Judaism's most famous High Holy Day chant?
Judaism
Once Around the Sanctuary, Not So Fast
People often remark that converts tend to have a deeper knowledge of Judaism than do Jews by birth. But as with all things, practice makes perfect.
Judaism
Are You Religious?
Faithful or agnostic. Zealot or atheist. How religious are you? Are you sure about your answer?. Sometimes we're not as religious as we think. And sometimes we're closer to God than we ever realized.
Judaism
L'Shanah Tova on the Journey
To all of you, anyone I've missed, everyone I love, and those with whom I continue to share this planet, may you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a happy and sweet new year. L'Shana Tova.
Judaism
Plugging in Differently on Shabbat
It can take a lot of bravery to turn off the world and tune into Shabbat. But that still, small voice can be pretty hard to hear when your social schedule is drowning it out.
Backstory
Counting to 11
For the first time in 11 years, I made it most of the way to work before remembering. Baruch atah, Adonai...for life continuing on.
Judaism
On How I Doctor My Shakshuka
What's shakshuka? What's shakshuka?! Poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce and the best middle-eastern breakfast ever. Here's mine. Full of photos and, as with all shakshuka recipes, controversy. B'tei avon!
Elsewhere
Looking for Madison
Ever use a GPS-enabled Android phone to circumnavigate both of Madison, Wisconsin's major lakes searching for public lakefront access? We did. Mostly in vain.
Judaism
Saturday in the (Theme) Park
There's a reason Ryan and I have a rule about going to Six Flags on Shabbat. The rule is we don't do it. It always takes falling off the wagon to remind you why you were on the wagon in the first place.
Chicago
Not My Father's Cyclone
It took me eight years to finally visit Six Flags Great America. Imagine my surprise to find the Coney Island Cyclone sitting in the middle of the Chicago suburbs.