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How Poppy Seeds Became the Chosen Flavor of Purim
Poppy seeds are a popular flavor for Purim — but why?
Leaving Childhood Behind
The specific complaints of the Israelites in the wilderness illustrate their inability to develop mature, adult relationships.
Gluckel of Hameln
Gluckel of Hameln was an intrepid businesswoman, a mother of twelve children, a passionate wife, and a memoirist. She died ...
Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives Recipe
A delicious dish to revive and nourish after the fast.
The 5 Best Jewish Food Moments in Ina Garten’s Memoir
From her dad's secret pastrami sandwiches to Barefoot Contessa bagels.
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Purim, Study
Megillah on the Run
Purim for Jews is a public riot, but in our family we celebrate Purim quietly. My brother Daniel can’t hear and our ...
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Live, Purim, Shavuot, Study, Women & Feminism
Did Esther and Ruth Break the Glass Ceiling? A Debate
Meesh: Back then, in biblical times, the ceiling was not glass, and I don’t think Esther or Ruth made any attempt ...