Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses
Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses There is something haunting about a pair of empty shoes, especially children’s shoes when you know children have been murdered. I stood […]
Entries by Evan Krame
Bad News Bearers
I needed a guide for navigating difficult conversations. Comforting the grieving and ill is a mitzvah, but we have to be careful what we say to be helpful and not […]
What’s Your Plan
When getting a haircut recently, I shared my stress about the current state of our country, especially the radical elements. Post-election, the news has me worrying about my family’s well-being. […]
I Saw Jacob Kissing Rachel
וַיִּשַּׁ֥ק יַעֲקֹ֖ב לְרָחֵ֑ל וַיִּשָּׂ֥א אֶת־קֹל֖וֹ וַיֵּֽבְךְּ׃ Then Jacob kissed Rachel and broke into tears. The story of Jacob kissing Rachel at the well is a tale of divine destiny and […]
Keep Digging
Molly Ivins famously observed, “The first rule of holes is, when you’re in one, stop digging.” Thomas Friedman added, “When you’re in three, bring a lot of shovels.” Reflecting on […]
Mike Huckabee’s Torah
In the Torah, as Rebekah’s family sends her off to marry Isaac, they offer her a striking blessing. Rather than the typical wishes we might expect for a young bride—health, […]
Abraham and the Jewish Perspective on Democracy
After a vitriolic election, we should reflect on the issues motivating the electorate. Candidates appealed to voters with positions on economic reforms, immigration policy, and women’s rights. For Jews, I […]
Bless You!
This past summer, I attended the dedication ceremony for the cornerstone of the Scotland AME Zion church. Wearing my yarmulke, I participated as a representative of the Jewish community. I […]
Acting Out
Stories of your childhood might include misadventures and outbursts. Every child acts up or acts out. Learning to respond to life’s challenges fosters our maturity. Frustration, anger, or disbelief will […]
Genesis of Absurd
Our world feels chaotic, marred by evil, and filled with absurdity. In my quest for some wisdom to ground me, I turned to the first chapters of the Torah. The […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the