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An Orthodox-Friendly, Egalitarian Bencher: Something Old, Something Very New

With great fanfare, David Zvi Kalman and Joshua Schwartz announced their production of a new, “egalitarian and queer-inclusive” bencher, Seder ...

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Shabbat is starting earlier and earlier. Someone please stop the sun. It is on a reign of terror that I ...

This Old School Hamantaschen Filling Might Be Our Favorite

In an age when hamantaschen come in every flavor, I'll take simple and classic any day.

The Role Of Ritual

In focusing on ritual laws, Parashat Terumah teaches us that by reliving heroic historic moments we can introduce the transcendent into our daily lives.

Eating My Way Through Yemen, Philly, Tel Aviv and NYC

I am more often found in my own kitchen working on recipes than out and about eating at restaurants, but ...

Hadlakat Nerot: The Spark of Transition

A little fire and a little magic makes the lighting of Shabbat candles a moment to slow down and see things differently.

How Schnitzel Became an Israeli Staple

How breaded chicken cutlets became Israel's favorite food.

Tobacco

Jewish authorities have much to say about using, and abusing, this substance.

The Fast of the First Born

This pre-Passover fast applies to a select few.

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