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Jewish Publication Society: Until 120 and On

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, speaking at last night’s Jewish Publication Society 120th Anniversary Banquet, could not constrain himself from talking ...

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Leviticus 14:1-15:33

Jewish Branding

One of my favorite shows on television right now is Tosh.0, which can be seen Tuesdays on Comedy Central (along ...

Giving Gelt: Starting A Family Giving Circle (Part 2)

Around Hanukkah this past year, my family decided to start our own giving circle. Sitting around the kitchen table, armed with ...

What Happens When Our Heroines Fail Us?

One of the great disappointments of this summer has been finding out, with the publication of Harper Lee’s Go Set ...

Why Schmaltz Is Your Secret Weapon for the Best Thanksgiving Sides

Who needs butter for mashed potatoes when you can use chicken fat?

How to Spell Tu Bishvat?

The Jewish birthday for the trees has a name that can be spelled in several ways.

Challenging the Master

Moshe Idel's critique of Gershom Scholem.

The Golden Calf

As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.

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