Jewish Culture
Sweet and Sour
In my grandparents’ homes, as in the shtetlach from whence they came, the food was sweet and sour – just ...
What Is a “Jewish Bakery”?
Not too long ago, during a radio interview centered on Inside the Jewish Bakery , the host asked me, “What ...
Jews, Non-Jews, and Being Losers Together
Yesterday, I put out a Twitter call: What should I write about? The always-dependable dlevy asked, in reply, “have you ...
Welcome Fellow Noshers!
Yiddish is a difficult language to translate, yet there are endless attempts at expressing these indefinite words that have happily ...
Jewish Mothers on Television
For the most part, Jewish mothers on television are portrayed in a negative light.
4 Hanukkah Songs
Hanukkah songs are sung in an important and joyous part of the candle lighting ceremony each night.