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Modern Jewish Holidays 101

There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.

There’s a New Israeli Feta at Trader Joe’s

It's creamy, not too salty, and proudly Israeli.

Prayer for the Gulf of Mexico

Rabbi Danielle Upbin sent us a prayer she wrote for the Gulf of Mexico. The good news is that it ...

A Hero In Heaven

Today is Yom Hazikaron, Israeli’s Memorial Day. I’d like to take the opportunity to tell our readers about the life ...

How to Make Perfect Holiday Brisket with Help from Grow and Behold

Brisket is one of the most iconic Jewish American dishes, though every family and every Jewish cook has their own ...

Immersing Myself In Something New

A Meaningful Master's Degree Deserves A Meaningful Moment...

New Year, New Semester

I love New Year’s Eve. I love reflecting on the past year, celebrating with friends, and watching the ball drop. ...

Academic Freedom Is Wasted on Academics

Sometimes when I’m congratulated for writing well, the praise comes with a sense of theft, as if someone like me ...

Lost Stories

The list of the Israelites' encampments during their journeys in the wilderness reminds us of the importance of preserving and retelling our own stories.

At Camp Isabella Freedman, 70 is the new 20

Did you go to sleep-away camp? Remember the fireflies, hearing “Taps” at 10:00 PM and “Reveille” in the morning? Arts ...

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