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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 ...
American Jews, Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study
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.
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
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 ...
FAQ, Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Sitting Shiva
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.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
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 ...