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Israel’s Government
-Is Israel’s government becoming a gerontocracy? (Haaretz)-Isi Leibler says that not only “our prime minister is a failed leader,� but ...
Praying for Israel, Part III
Over the last few days, I’ve written much (I, II, III) about the Prayer for the State of Israel and ...
The Inspired Kitchen
Lasagna for Passover? You bet. After days of preparing two (probably meat-based) seders, this dairy dish will be a welcome ...
Matzah Song
Mixed Multitudes loves Michelle Citrin and Will Levin. And we’re digging their latest collaboration on the Matzah Song–20 things to ...
Shut Up, I’m Talking
Today’s edition of the Very Short List features Gregory Levey’s memoir Shut Up, I’m Talking: And Other Diplomacy Lessons I ...
Instead of Cleaning…
As we near the final few days before Pesach, every Jew I know is doing one thing and one thing ...
Pesach, the Pope, and More
-This year, Erev Pesach falls on Shabbat; it won’t happen again until 2021. (The Jewish Press) -Pope Benedict XVI visit ...
Praying Differently & Together
As promised, here is the complete text of Sarah Margles’ speech about the Prayer for the State of Israel (mentioned ...
Praying for Israel, Part II
Last week, I wrote about a JTA article discussing communities that are rethinking the Prayer for the State of Israel, ...
Matzah, Cardboard, Same Difference.
Growing up, all of my non-Jewish friends looked forward to Passover. At lunch, all of the Jewish kids would happily ...
Muslims and Jews
-As Jewish-Muslim interfaith efforts intensify, critics say that Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is selective in which acts of terrorism ...
Passover is Coming
-On a technicality, as Judge rules that Israeli stores may display (and sell) bread during Passover. Howls — and debate ...
Moses Rap
If you liked Haman Song, you’ll love the Passover-themed Moses Rap, the latest video from Bible Rapper Matt Bar. I ...
People or Religion
In honor of the debate I had with Ariel Beery this week about distinctions between Jewish Peoplehood and the Jewish ...
Get Your Haggadot Here
Looking for a haggadah for your seder? We’ve got you covered.Tamar Fox at Jewcy has five helpful hints, my favorite ...