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It Tried To Kill Me, We Won, Let’s Eat: My Very Jewish Approach to Diabetes

“They tried to kill us; we won; let’s eat.”This is, according to my father, the theme of every major Jewish ...

Wandering Jewess

Jew. Woman. American. Those three attributes are as intrinsic to my identity as my own name.  A close fourth would ...

Spicing Up Your Seder

As a rabbi who also happens to be a mother of small kids, I am often asked for creative ideas ...

How to Choose a Passover Haggadah

What to think about when choosing a Haggadah, and specific suggestions for your Passover seder.

Leniency Within the Orthodox Movement

Rabbi Uziel holds that as long as the judges first attempt to break off a projected marriage to a non-Jew, they are obligated to convert the non-Jew, even if the motivation is marriage.

Ecology & Shabbat

Shabbat gives us an opportunity to stop trying to control the world.

People Can’t Get Enough of This Vegan Jewish Deli

Lox, pastrami, and chopped liver — with a plant-based twist.

A Vegetarian Shankbone

How the beet ended up on the seder plate

Does the Ideal Mother Exist?

Our childhood experience is reflected in our adult talk about God.

Must-Know Jewish Death and Mourning Terms

Whether you've lost a loved one or are simply paying a shiva visit, these words and phrases are helpful to know.

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