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Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Sitting Shiva
Ending Shiva
Getting up and walking around the block marks the end of a week of mourning.
The Message our “Stuff” Sends
Hair Dye as HistoryWhile I have never used hair dye myself, I certainly watch my share of TV, and so ...
Jewish Texts, Rabbis Without Borders, Study, Talmud
Why Are The Bathroom Breaks of Presidential Candidates Newsworthy?
I’ll be honest. I am both fascinated and horrified by many of the daily updates in these still early stages ...
Eat, Israel, Israeli Food, Study
Eating My Way Through Israel
Hi everyone – I am back from Israel! Hope you have been enjoying all the amazing guest posts while I ...
A Jewish Weaning Ceremony
The celebration of an infant's weaning goes back to the feast Abraham held for his son Isaac.
Celebrate, Live, Purim, Southern & Jewish, Women & Feminism
Dressing Up As Vashti
Little girls don’t usually dress up as Vashti for Purim. Esther is the heroine, after all, and those poofy princess ...
Parashat Miketz: Summary
Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is appointed to implement Egypt's anti-famine plan, which brings him into contact with his brothers again.
The Rashida Jones All-Stars
I mentioned yesterday that my next post would be my team for the Rashida Jones All-Stars. Now, if you didn’t ...
Mary Antin
This best-selling author celebrated the immigrant experience and the boundless opportunity of America.