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The Secret Code of “Hava Negilah”
“Hava Nagila“ (Hebrew: הבה נגילה ) (lit. “Let us rejoice”) is a Hebrew folk song that has become a staple ...
This Passover, Play With your Food!
This year, you won’t have to bribe your kids to eat their vegetables. With so many colorful and exciting foods ...
The Lost Afikoman
Moshe Kasher is a stand-up comedian and the author of Kasher In The Rye: The True Tale Of A White Boy ...
Passover for Non-Bolivians (and a Recipe!)
By now, most people have heard of quinoa, the superfood. With plenty of fiber, protein and vitamins it sounds like a ...
Moshe Kasher Responds to Critics
To whoever is reading–I’ve had some complaints regarding my recent appearance on Conan, promoting my new book, Kasher In The Rye: ...
Waiting Too Long to Teach about Israel
I had an all too familiar conversation with someone the other day who was talking about a community Jewish high ...
Where the Debate on Modern Judaism Really Began
The mid-19th century in Germany is, to my mind, the most unappreciated period in Jewish history. The reason is simple: ...
The First Jewish Debate
The first Jewish debate never ceases to amaze me. I am of course referring to the great debate between Abraham and ...
We Need More Jewish Debate, Not Less
Some will tell you that we need less debate in the Jewish community; that for the sake of unity we need ...
Is the Synagogue a Relic of the Past?
Be sure to check out the just-released Kindle version of Jewish Ethics & Social Justice, too!Many Jews today claim that ...
Do We Prioritize the Vulnerable in Justice?
This week, the Amazon Kindle version of Jewish Ethics & Social Justice is only $1.99!In Jewish law, we are told ...
Is Prayer for Activists?
Our basic premise as activists is human responsibility. We, not someone else, must step up to create change in the ...