Hasidim, Hipsters, and the New Crown Heights
by Symi Rom-Rymer
Hasidim and Hipsters can’t be friends, so says conventional wisdom. But maybe they can eat together. At least that’s what Danny Branover, principal...
A Gleeful Take on Religion
By Lisa Krysiak
This week’s episode of Glee was in stark contrast from last week’s hilariously over-the-top ode to Britney Spears. It delved into the difficult...
They’re Here, They’re Queer….We’re still getting used to it.
By Niv Elis
Dismayed. Disappointed. Disgusted.
These are the adjectives commenters posted in response to a statement by The Jewish Standard, a New Jersey weekly, declaring that...
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...
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...
Seders, and the Last Supper, and Jesus! Oh, My!
By Michelle Albert
A recent article on Slate raises the question of a possible connection between the Last Supper and Passover, dredging up a long-standing source...
Cupcakes: A Potential Passover Food
By Michelle Albert
Cupcakes are a long-ranging phenomenon—nay, obsession—here in the States. Ever since Carrie Bradshaw frequented Magnolia Bakery on Sex and the City, people all...
To Proselytize, or Not To Proselytize
By Michelle Albert
The CCAR, a group that represents over 2000 Reform rabbis, decided to turn the trend of interfaith marriage to their advantage by promoting...
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...
A Rabbah by any other name….
By Sarah Breger
A few weeks ago a woman's title, but not her duties, changed. Maharat Sara Hurwitz, a member of the religious leadership ...
How Long Can We Really Talk About Montana?
By Caroline Kessler
I’ve realized that the world of writing about all things Jewish is small—or perhaps the powerful juggernaut that is the Internet just makes...
Women to Israeli government: no to back of the bus
By Sarah Breger
Last week's news of Nofrat Frenkel's arrest for wearing a Taalit at the Western Wall caused outrage among those concerned (and frustrated by)...