May 18, 2009
As a young Iranian-American journalist, the case of Roxana Saberi has hit particularly close to home.

May 4, 2009
Spring is finally here, in temperature and in name.

April 16, 2009
What real feminism is all about

April 2, 2009
Before the recent rude economic awakening, the United States had a culture of social climbers.

March 12, 2009
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has survived strikes, the Great Depression, a four-month publication suspension and past threats of being put up for sale.

March 9, 2009
a cozy theater without overpriced food

March 2, 2009
Some ancient religions believed that there are two forces in the universe, one good and one evil, and that they are constantly warring with each other.

February 26, 2009
The Washington state legislature is in the process of drafting laws that make accessing public records more difficult.

February 11, 2009
Looking to the past for advice

February 9, 2009
Jewish tradition views the wedding day as one of holiness and sanctity.

January 28, 2009
President Barack Obama has been in office for nine days.

January 26, 2009
For the first time in almost 2,000 years, the ethics of warfare is a relevant topic for Jews.

January 15, 2009
Few students realize the importance, and the potential impact, of communication with their state legislators.

January 5, 2009
It would be very simple for me to say that Judaism has not changed, because in many ways it hasn’t.

December 4, 2008
Honestly, I’m having trouble writing this column because right now, I’m having trouble being thankful.

November 13, 2008
One would expect the answer from any religious person to be: nothing, my religion is perfect.

October 30, 2008
As I watch the presidential and vice presidential debates and hear the candidates drop the world “Israel” in the hopes of gaining the Jewish vote, I can’t help but be dubious.

October 16, 2008
Judaism

October 2, 2008
I take much pride in being Jewish, it is the core of my identity.

September 26, 2008
Bauhaus Books and Coffee:

June 5, 2008
You may remember 1999, the year Baz Luhrmann’s sunscreen poem played endlessly on the radio.

May 22, 2008
Thank G-d I live in the United States, where there’s a separation between church and state.

May 21, 2008
What is fasting, and why do you do it?

May 8, 2008
In response to Israel’s 60th anniversary next week, I’ve noticed a recent surge in anti-Israel propaganda on campus.

May 7, 2008
What’s your faith’s view of the afterlife?

April 24, 2008
In the rush for energy independence, U.S.

April 23, 2008
Do interfaith dialogues actually work?

April 10, 2008
When the modern Olympics began in 1896, its image was supposed to be one of international unity.

April 9, 2008
Judaism: I’ve noticed a growing trend in popular music, that is, a Jewish trend.

March 12, 2008
Every week, every day, every hour is “adverse” in the life of a Jew. Unfortunately, this has been the case throughout history. Just last week, a madman barged into Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav, a religious school in Jerusalem, and took the lives of eight young boys studying the Torah.

February 27, 2008
Judaism It would be unfair to say that in order to have a relationship with G-d and to go to heaven one must be Jewish.

February 13, 2008
You may find it hard to believe, but Muslims do have sex. Not only do they have sex, but Muslims have guidelines about it: providing limits and advice so that our actions please God.

January 30, 2008
Three columnists choose their favorite prophets.

January 16, 2008
Islam: The phrase “science does not contradict Islam” is often tossed around by Muslims, but how accurate is it? When dealing with Islam, it’s difficult for me to generalize.