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Neal Schindler

A native of Detroit, Neal Schindler has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2002. He has held staff positions at Seattle Weekly and The Seattle Times and was a freelance writer for Jew-ish.com from 2007 to 2011. Schindler was raised in a Reconstructionist Jewish congregation and is now a member of Spokane's Reform congregation, Emanu-El. He is the director of Spokane Area Jewish Family Services. His interests include movies, Scrabble, and indie rock. He lives with his wife, son, and two cats in West Central Spokane.

“White God” is a social-justice fable for our time

September 29, 2015 Commentary 1

As someone who considers animals vitally important, I found “White God” both infuriating and galvanizing.

Ask a Jew: Where in Spokane can I find matzo meal for matzo balls?

September 28, 2015 Commentary, Features 0

Where in Spokane can I find matzo meal for matzo balls?

Satanic panic and America’s witch-hunt problem

September 25, 2015 Commentary 12

Self-described adherents of Satanism have been making headlines lately.

Winning and losing moves in the battle against transphobia

September 17, 2015 Commentary 1

It isn’t easy for some portions of American society to accept gender theory.

Part time by choice in a workaholic culture

September 10, 2015 Commentary 2

Last month, an article by Jeff Green, “Why 6 Million Americans Would Rather Work Part Time,” found its way into my Facebook feed.

Ask A Jew: Why do Jews Wear Yarmulkes?

September 1, 2015 Commentary, Features 0

The custom of wearing head-covering discs of fabric, known as yarmulkes or kippot (singular: kippah), is probably one of Judaism’s most widely recognized traditions.

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