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Generational Tension

We need to stop holding children of intermarriage responsible for decisions their parents made.

A Jewish comedian delivers bigotry with a smile.

This phrase, which literally means "the way of the world," refers to acts of decency that are commendable if not formally mandated.

The history of Jewish humor provides a penetrating window into the core of the Jewish story.

Cheers, Family Ties and two characters named Harry and Sally.

Nerdy, yet cool.

A new Jewish ritual for sending young people off to college.

Of "Second Passover," Rabbi Akiva and adult bat mitzvahs.

It's time to clear up Jewish misconceptions about Christians.

Mel Brooks' humor springs from Jews' outsider status and history of persecution.

Despite the Jewish dominance of Hollywood, Jewish filmmakers were not always comfortable portraying Jewish themes on screen.

They are filled with ethnic and religious objects--and everyday objects imbued with special meaning.