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The Surprising Jewish History of Mushroom Barley Soup
Ask anyone to name a classic Ashkenazi soup and, odds are, they will say chicken soup (with or without matzah ...
Jewish Childbirth Protection
The dangers of childbirth, and fear of Lilith the temptress, led to the development of various Jewish practices designed to help women give birth safely.
The Torah Service
The Torah is taken out during prayer services on Shabbat, Mondays and Thursdays.
How to Freeze Challah
5 tried-and-true tips to freezing perfectly every time.
Here’s the Secret to Adeena Sussman’s Shabbat Table
New cookbook “Shabbat” embraces food that infuses rest and relaxation into your life.
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Southern & Jewish
How to Make A Bike-Powered Menorah in Mississippi (and Everywhere)
Spending Hanukkah in the Deep South is far from my “most remote” holiday experience. In December of 2012, I was ...
God, You and Me: Ecclesiastes as One of the Earliest Works of Jewish Existentialism
The author of Kohelet wrestled openly and honestly with life's biggest questions.
Modern Untouchables: Our Sins Of Exclusion
Parshat Metzora calls attention to how we treat those who are excluded and alienated from our society.
Celebrate, Pray, Rabbis Without Borders
Do I Need to Plan Ahead?
It is one month until Rosh Hashannah, the Jewish New Year. That sentence strikes fear in to the heart of ...