Evan WolkensteinFeb 2, 2021That's the Chair Where I Wrote My BookSome chairs travel around the world and live in eternity. Centuries ago, the chair of Chassidic master Rebbe Nachman was saved from a...
Evan WolkensteinMay 3, 2020The last day before my dream comes true. Sort of.We pray because we believe it can arrive to the heavenly realm, and we join in these virtual celebrations because we commit to being fully
Evan WolkensteinApr 3, 2020The Smells of Quarantine ShabbatIn high school, I was very choosy about my music. I loved the Beatles, first and foremost, because of their use of melody and harmony,...
Evan WolkensteinJun 14, 2018From Recreation to Re-Creation: How I learned to stop worrying and love my birthdayI used to be a nightmare on my Birthday. 2014. I look chill, but I was shitting a brick about turning 40. I’ve found fault with the...
Evan WolkensteinMay 7, 2018Cutting Off the TagsWe all have quirks: the way we hike up our pants, the way we frequently forget the third button, the way we inspect some delicacy we’re...