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Jewish Christmas Music, 2010 Edition
You know, I don’t think I’ve ever actually heard “White Christmas.”Sure, I know that it was written by Irving Berlin, ...
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Interfaith, Live, Rabbis Without Borders
Why I’m Not Afraid of Natalie Portman’s Christmas Tree
Jewish actress Natalie Portman announced to Jimmy Fallon that she is going to have a Christmas tree for the first ...
Challah Recipes, Desserts, Eat, Jewish Recipes
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Challah
The holiday season is sort of a strange time for me. Like many American Jews, I grew up celebrating both ...
Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders
Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Recently a woman asked me if it was okay during her prayers to pray to her deceased mother. She said,”the ...
American Jews, Magic & the Supernatural
Harry Houdini
The world's most famous magician, whose real name was Erich Weisz, was the son of a rabbi.
About Jewish & Secular Holidays 101
The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
5 Hot Israeli Drinks to Get You Through Winter
All the hygge feels, with a Middle Eastern twist.
Jennifer Garner is Surprisingly Good at Making Bagels
Watch the adorable celebrity make some legit bagels.
The Surprising Jewish History of Peeps
The classic Easter confection was actually invented by Russian Jews.
Beliefs & Practices, Celebrate, Live, Mixed Multitudes
I Hate Thanksgiving
Guest blogger Simcha Weinstein is the rabbi of the Pratt Institute. His latest book, Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor in the ...