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Rosemary Hamantaschen with Balsamic Caramelized Onion Jam

I have never really loved the idea of savory hamantaschen. My sweet tooth just revolts at the concept. But after ...

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche

Though most Jews name Hanukkah, Purim or Passover as their favorite of the many (many) holidays, I have always been ...

Forget the Crunch – Try These Creamy Potato Latkes for Hanukkah

A beloved family recipe for potato latkes that are super creamy inside.

Is it Permissible to Work on Hanukkah?

Jews rest on Shabbat and other holidays. Does that include Hanukkah?

When Do Jews Fast?

In addition to Yom Kippur, there are many public and private fasts in Judaism.

Taking a Break from the Protests

When my friends ask me how I like my new job, I halfheartedly complain that it’s interfering with my protest ...

A Year of Fighting for Agunot

As I lay in bed, after talking to an international committee of organizations that advocate on behalf of agunot (Jewish ...

Reading Esther and Coming of Age

The story of Esther teaches us many things, amongst them, that timing is everything. This year, the women’s Megillat Esther ...

The Religious Significance of Israel

Rabbis Kook and Soloveitchik offered differing views on what the modern state means theologically.

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