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Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, Shabbat
My Four-Year-Old Just Lit Shabbat Candles for the First Time
“Tzi-tzit tzitzit tzitzit, where are you today? I need you for a bracha, I need you right away!”This was a ...
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Antisemitism & Bigotry
Passover and Blood Libels
The accusation that blood was used to make wine or matzah for Passover was a pretext for attacks on Jews.
Rosh Hashanah Ingredient Challenge!
It may seem that Rosh Hashanah is a lifetime away, but in fact, it is a mere three weeks away! ...
Sex, Violence, and, Shades of Grey
The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy is everywhere. I saw a woman reading it the subway last week and another ...
Chipotle Peach Eco-Friendly Duck
A few weeks ago, my wife Meredith and I found ourselves equipped with a 5 pound thawed duck from Kol ...
Shabbat Candles: Some Women’s Customs
What are the customs that shape this tradition?
On the Other Side of the Mountain
Having opted to leave the Interstate and take the shortest route, I shouldn’t have been surprised to find myself traveling ...
Quotes from the Jewish Bible about Peace
The Hebrew Bible has no shortage of beautiful expressions about yearning for peace.