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The Jewish History of Cream of Wheat

Exploring the delicious past, present and future of farina.

Making Wine Latkes with Grandma

Yes, "wine latkes" - and no, I cannot share the recipe

Inner Beauty, Outward Beauty, and Health

Judaism recognizes the primacy of an inner beauty, but we are nonetheless called upon to care for our bodies and not discouraged from tending to our appearance.

Why Parents Are the Only Loved Ones Traditionally Mourned a Full Year

Rites for mothers and fathers are more demanding than those for other relatives, even siblings, spouses and children.

Ask the Expert: Post-Mortem Bris

Do we circumcise a baby who died before he was eight days old?

It’s Not Just for Feminists Anymore

It’s not easy being a feminist.We are the butts of jokes, the objects of stereotypes, and the recipients of sometimes ...

Gittin 14

Panic at the market.

Jewish Captives, Cruelty, & Compassion

Jewish law on the proper treatment of prisoners of war

Smart Jews

The Jewish impact on American intellectual culture.

Bee Season

A novel by Myla Goldberg.

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