Jewish Culture
G*d of the Gaffes
When Jon Stewart left his post tonight he left behind a legacy of fake reporting real news with an eye ...
The Secret to Creating Fan Favorite Songs at Jewish Camp
The campers sit, singing along in the dining hall, while the song leader gathers their spirits and latent energy after ...
They Just Don’t Get It? Who’s “They”?
Over and over again, I have noticed that when someone says “ugh, they don’t get it” when talking about someone ...
Seamlessly Chinese and Jewish
Recently at work, one of my co-workers, who is a Chinese originally from Taiwan, stopped by my desk to ask ...
Jewish Children’s Music Quiz
From prayer songs to folk staples to silly parodies, how much do you know about the wonderful world of Jewish ...
Jewish Children’s Books Quiz
How closely have you been reading these great Jewish kid's books?
Israeli Culture Quiz
Israel is regarded as one of the most culturally vibrant places in the world, with experimental theater, visual art, an ...
At Purim, We Shall Overcome
This past week I had the pleasure of attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. With inspiring speakers, ...
Why I Help Bring Jewish Music to the South
“So how long have you been a singer?”It’s a question I’ve been asked from time to time, and one that ...
For Afro-Yiddish Performer, the Past is not Past
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past…”When William Faulkner wrote these words in Requiem for a Nun, I’m pretty certain he ...
The World of Jewish Music
There is a myth that Jewish music is “always in a minor key,” and often echoes themes of pieces like ...