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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.

Nazir 8

Mustard musings.

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.

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.

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 ...

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