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Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide for the Undecided Giver
It’s that time of year again. In the weeks before Hanukkah, my extra mental energy always goes to gifts.I have ...
Why I’m Not Afraid of Natalie Portman’s Christmas Tree
Jewish actress Natalie Portman announced to Jimmy Fallon that she is going to have a Christmas tree for the first ...
Scallion Pancakes with Ginger Chili Dipping Sauce
Like many Jews, my family spends Christmas Eve eating Chinese food. We order far more than we’ll ever be able ...
A Comprehensive and Updated LGBTQ Hanukkah Gift Guide!
This year Hanukkah happens to begin on Christmas and end on New Years. With all that’s happening on your calendar, ...
8 Best Holiday Gifts for Jewish Food Fans
With the holidays approaching fast, it’s time to find something unique for your favorite Jewish foodie. Stand mixers and slow ...
The Case for Still Giving Thanks (With a Little Help from Hebrew)
In the best of years, Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Its complications are multi-level, valid, and not easily overcome. Many ...
On Being Stuck in Traffic with a Full Minivan
In 2013, I gathered together seven friends from my community to attend the JOFA Conference. We clambered into my Toyota ...
Kicking It Down South: Did A Jewish Holiday Inspire The Athlete In Me?
“Athletic” is not a word anyone would use to describe me. No one in my family has athletic ability, and ...
5 Jewish Rainbow Foods for Parshat Noah
This week, in celebration of Parshat Noah – in which we read the Torah portion that includes the story of Noah’s ...
Shabbat Shalom – You’re Doing It Wrong!
My family hadn’t been to synagogue in awhile. Even though I’m a Jewish professional myself, it happens—largely because while I ...
“Please Do Not Pass Me the Torah.”
If it means that you will never allow a women on the board, please do not pass me the Torah ...