On Monday, January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. After a presidential campaign fraught with appeals to...
Gaga: Jewish Pastime… and Sport of the Future?
What is Gaga?
If you ever attended a Jewish summer camp, community center, or Hebrew school, you probably have memories of Gaga (and I’m not talking...
Chrismukkah: As Defined by a Jew Who Celebrates
I’ve always loved being Jewish, but growing up, I felt lucky that my dad was Christian. Unlike many of my Jewish friends, every winter my...
Jewish Word | Mazel Tov! A Toast to Astrology?
Wishing someone “mazel tov” acknowledges that they’re experiencing a significant life event at a fortunate time, when the stars are aligned.
The Story of JVP, a Divisively Jewish Voice for Peace
JVP— which was founded by three friends in 1996—didn’t start off as explicitly anti-Zionist. Julia Caplan, one of the founders, says the fact that it does now reflects “a change in the political times.”
Avoiding Sleep on Shavuot: An Act of Denying Wisdom
“To be a Jew means to struggle with things you don’t understand, and to do them anyway.” Sleep is no different.
Claudia Sheinbaum: Trailblazer or Mexico’s Next Puppet Leader?
Mexico’s president elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, has faced criticism for being hand-picked by current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
The International Criminal Court Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest
The ICC requests arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for starvation as a method of war and intentional attacks on civilians.