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Truth and Lies in the Jewish Tradition

Jewish moralist literature sets a high standard of truthtelling, but one not without exceptions.

The Jewish Banjo

In this season of Thanksgivukkah, I’ve started to think a lot about cultural syncretism.  I’ve come to the conclusion that, ...

Jewish Theater & Dance 101

Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back to the Bible.

Bsisa: A Tasty Tradition To Begin The Passover Season

What is the best way to usher in the Passover season? Not with handwringing and housecleaning, but with celebration, blessing ...

Savory Hamantaschen

Potato and spinach hamantaschen!? Yes, they exist, and they're delicious.

Yiddish 2.0

It’s weird and somewhat scary to realize that you can put a cap on the number of Yiddish books ever ...

19th-Century Jewish Humor

More than just laughing through the tears.

Make the Pledge…Equally

With Purim just a month from now, the internet is just starting to entertain with the usual, and welcome, plethora ...

The Most Important Hanukkah Traditions

You can celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights by lighting the menorah, eating fried foods, and spinning dreidels.

The Most Wild Hamantschen You’re Going to See This Year

Our top picks for most delicious and outrageous Purim treats this year.

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