Pronounced: FROOM (oo as in hook), Origin: Yiddish, devout or pious, generally used to identify someone as Orthodox, or strictly observant of Jewish law.
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The Wisdom of the Crow
In Jewish stories and in nature, there’s a lot to learn from this humble bird.
Neveila and Treifa: A Quick Guide
Two terms that refer to animals from a kosher species that are nonetheless forbidden.
The Candyman: A Uniquely Sweet Jewish Institution
What I learned about the people who give out candy on Shabbat moved me deeply.