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Inspiring People

An inspirational person doesn't have to be a role model.

It’s a Small [Jewish] World After All!

Like many people, I’m easily distracted. I once spent the entire duration of a service at the Spanish Synagogue in ...

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

When the Rosenbergs were charged with spying, American Jews feared an anti-Semitic backlash.

We Are Obsessed With This Mexican-Israeli Fusion Restaurant

From matzah ball tortilla soup to shredded brisket tacos, it's the best of both worlds.

The Jews Did It Again

Remember that priest who said he identified with the Jews because of all the warrantless persecution Catholics have been feeling ...

How to Make a Shiva Call

Because a shiva call requires total sensitivity to the needs of the mourner, the tradition mandates appropriate behaviors for the visitor.

Releasing Your Burden: The Eshel Shabbaton

As we’ve explored in earlier posts by and about Orthodox Jews who are also LGBTQ (including a round-up of blogs, ...

Overview: History & Theory of Jewish Art

While the work of great Jewish artists continues to inspire generations, the concept of Jewish art remains a problematic one. The nagging question is, What makes Jewish art Jewish?

Enough To Go Around

Many families fall victim to the harmful idea that blessings amongst siblings operate in a zero-sum matrix.

It Takes a Village, Like It or Not

After my son, Jonah, was born, our family – Jonah, my wife, Cynthia, and I – became a self-sufficient little ...

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