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Growing Up Jewish in Modern Baghdad
Celebrating Nowruz as a model for hope and change.
The Surprising Connection between Purim and Yom Kippur
Purim and Yom Kippur appear to be complete opposites but the ancient rabbis say they are really two sides of the same coin.
Celebrate, More Holidays, Yom Ha'atzmaut
The Religious Status of Yom Ha’atzmaut
Within Israel and in the greater Jewish world there are differing views as to whether there is a religious nature to Israel's Independence Day.
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
The Kosher Quandary
Last night I attended The Kosher Quandary: Ethics and Kashruth, which was the inaugural event of Yeshiva University’s new student ...
Tenth of Tevet
This fast commemorates the beginning of the end of the First Temple.
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Ahmadin-a-palooza
Earlier this afternoon, I attended the rally protesting the attendance of President Ahmadinejad at the UN General Assembly. While there, ...
Interview: Man v. Food v. Jeremy
Adam Richman really likes food. So much so, that he has made a living out of eating, hosting the Travel ...
Ecology & Shabbat
Shabbat gives us an opportunity to stop trying to control the world.
The Jewish Funeral, or Levaya
A Jewish funeral is held as quickly as possible after death and usually includes readings, a eulogy, and a special memorial prayer.