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WOW!! My book, "The Men's Section" WON the National Jewish Book Award!

Written on February 17, 2013.

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Still in shock by this news... that my book won the National Jewish Book Award, the...

"Men being nice": Jewschool reviews "The Men's Section"

Written on February 17, 2013.

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“Men come to the partnership synagogue for a whole host of reasons, the overwhelming...

From Boston to Houston in three weeks: Five states, thousands of miles traveled, hundreds of engaged participants, and one exhausted author

Written on May 06, 2012.

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I am still on a high from the responses I’ve received from participants in my book...

The Men's Section on the Jewish Channel

Written on May 06, 2012.

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"My story on The Men’s Section and Drisha panel is now up on The Jewish Channel and,...

Some questions I've been getting

Written on April 29, 2012.

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Now that I’m on the last leg of my three-week book tour, the dozens of comments and...

The book tour as a life journey: Stops along the way

Written on April 25, 2012.

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There have been some moments on my book tour when I felt like I’m on a journey...

Notes from the book tour: When Orthodox Men Get Personal

Written on April 18, 2012.

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The strangest part of Monday night’s panel discussion of my new book, “The Men’s...

"Brother Suffragettes": Amanda Borschel-Dan reviews "The Men's Section" at The Times of Israel

Written on February 26, 2012.

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It’s a story about tension, identity and dialogue. About living on the borders of a...

Rabbi Jack Riemer: "The Men's Section" represents "A fresh and much to be admired trend within Orthodoxy"

Written on February 15, 2012.

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The following is a review of The Men's Section that appeared in the Florida Jewish...

On Rav Bina, and What Passes for 'Love'

Written on February 01, 2012.

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The most surprising part of the story about Rav Aharon Bina’s alleged emotional...

New review of my book, "The Men's Section", by Shawn Ruby

Written on January 17, 2012.

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I just finished reading Elana Maryles Sztokman's book The Men's Section: Orthodox...

Some reflections on my book launch

Written on January 16, 2012.

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I had my first book event on Friday, and it left me uplifted, inspired and humbled....

Mother-son learning in memory of Rabin, I mean Rachel

Written on November 15, 2011.

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I spent the anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination at a mother-son learning...

Caramel Apples — A Very Sticky New Year

Written on September 28, 2011.

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My spouse, master chef and master of kids in the kitchen, offers a sticky idea for...

My Son, the Babysitter?

Written on April 05, 2010.

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There are moments when I feel bad for boys. Like every time my son tries to get a...

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