Tamar Fox
Tamar Fox is an associate editor at MyJewishLearning.com. She has an MFA in fiction writing from Vanderbilt University, and a BA from the University of Iowa. She has worked as the editor of the religion blog at Jewcy.com, and is on the Editorial Board at The Jew and the Carrot. She spent a summer as a fellow at Yeshivat Hadar, and was a Senior Apprentice Artist for four years at Gallery 37 in Chicago.
Articles by Tamar Fox
Let’s Unify Against This
There’s a new song/music video called Unity, and as you might expect the lyrics are a total cheesefest celebrating people ...
Jewish Dessert Contest
Are you already a member of the Jewish Food group on facebook? If not, come on in and join us! ...
Why I Hate Pink Ribbons
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2007, and that October, I went crazy with the pink ...
What Does It Mean to Keep Kosher?
The many elements (and interpretations) of a kosher diet.
Autumnal Challah Deliciousness
I just had a brilliant idea. Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast made with Pumpkin Challah. I don’t have that much more ...
Your Holocaust Jokes Aren’t Funny
Most people can’t get away with making Holocaust jokes. And when I say “most people” I include the Prime Minister ...
The Jewish Pork Cookbook
I’m a vegetarian, but if I wanted a really great pork recipe, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t head right over ...
Ask Your Atheist Friend
It shouldn’t be surprising to find out that people are stupid. You’ve seen the Jaywalking segments on The Tonight Show, ...
You Must Be Happy
In a few hours we begin Sukkot, known also as Zeman Simkhateinu, the time of our happiness. I love sukkot, ...
A Self-Hating Jew: The High Holidays Bring it Out in Me
When the High Holidays roll around, I invariably catch myself falling into a deep chasm of self-loathing. It’s a time ...