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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.

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.

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.

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.

Hip Hop Hoodios

A Latino Jewish urban collective.

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.

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