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The Sultan’s Curse
Iris Aluf Medina was born and raised in Turkey and now lives in San Francisco. We met up with this ...
Why Thanksgivukkah Is Important For Jews And Non-Jews Alike
By now it seems that the entire Jewish world is abuzz about Thanksgivukkah, the once in a lifetime convergence of ...
The 4 Questions of Thanksgiving
As I get ready for my Southern family’s traditional Thanksgiving celebration, which this year will overlap our celebration of Hanukkah… ...
Throwing a Party for Prenups
After 28 years of marriage (BH!) Adam Dicker and I signed a post-nuptial agreement this past Saturday night at the ...
Thanksgivukkah: The True History
Thanksgivvukah, the rare convergence of American Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, has been a mechayeh—a revitalization.Maybe even a re-dedication, which is the literal meaning of the ...
My Life as an Orthodox Feminist Harvard Undergrad
As an Orthodox Jew, feminist activist, and first-year college student, I’ve got a pretty full schedule to balance. I’ve previously ...
Mashed Potato, Turkey and Cranberry Knishes with Cranberry Mustard
Is there anything better than waking up the day after Thanksgiving and raiding the fridge full of leftovers while everyone ...
thanksGIVING
We continue our series on giving. Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year. I love the change in weather, ...
The Violation of Dinah; The Violation of our Society
The following is adapted from the drasha (sermon) delivered by Rori Picker Neiss at Bais Abraham Congregation, St Louis, MO ...
The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
A number of recent essays have been swimming their way across the blogosphere and seem to have serendipitously swirled together. ...
Tools to Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), memorializes trans individuals who have died because of anti-transgender discrimination and victimization. It occurs annually ...
Cakey Crunch Sweet Potato Kugel
Irresistibly sweet and decadent for Thanksgiving, or anytime.