What Do Jews and Mormons Have in Common?
By Lisa Krysiak and Sala Levin
An above-average knowledge of the "core teachings, history and leading figures of major world religions," according to a recent survey by...
Boxing Gym
By Symi Rom-Rymer
Lord’s Gym, Austin, Texas:
Thwack.
Sssssss.
Clang, clang, clang.
Slapslapslapslap.
In a small, white shingled building hidden behind a Goodwill store, posters of famous fights and fighters frozen...
The Sukkah Of Your Wildest Dreams
Sukkot of 5771 may go down in history as the most architecturally innovative holiday in Jewish History, thanks to the Sukkah City competition in New...
Recipe of the Moment: Etrog Jam
Although careful steps are taken to ensure an unblemished, perfect etrog for Sukkot, once the holiday is over it has little use.
Or does it?
Many families...
Gay Memorial… Just for the Guys?
By Talia Ran
When taught about the Holocaust, we are asked to never forget those who lost their lives during such a tragic time. However, for...
“On the seventh day thou [and technology] shalt rest”: Nonprofit takes a new spin on a biblical idea.
By Talia Ran
A recent USA Today Faith & Reason post ponders the questions: Do you ever give your Blackberry a day off? Fast from Facebook? ...
Interfaith marriage: ‘enemy of the Jewish people’ or something that should be accepted?
By Talia Ran
“Be with whomever you like, as long as you are happy.”
A lovely sentiment often said in reference to a person finding that special...
This Week's Links
By Michelle Albert
Gird your phone lines: The Senate has voted to extend the US Patriot Act for another year.
A bill up for vote in...
Growth & Expansion
By Caroline Kessler
As Tu B'Shivat quickly approaches, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that some settlements will remain a part of Israel. Naturally, the New York Times...
Don’t Hate on Hanukkah Songs
By Sarah Breger
It’s true the new Orrin Hatch song may be the best thing to happen to the Jews since Natalie Portman, but I take...
Weekend roundup
By Sarah Breger
What you missed this weekend while playing in the snow:
Chelsea Clinton agreed to wed a Jew. We rejoiced. We investigated the mishpacha. We...
You Never Write, You Never Twitter
By Sarah Breger
Twitter parodies have become pretty stale, and no one could beat the mom translator sketch on SNL earlier this year, but Twitteleh: Twitter...