The One Trick You Need to Make Better Latkes

Your mother and grandmother were wrong.

The Nuts and Bolts of Peace with Iran

“Even if the messiah tarries, nonetheless, I believe and wait for him, but peace with Iran? Impossible.” When I asked ...

Your Jewish Christmas Needs Pastrami Egg Rolls

You're just three ingredients away from this super fun appetizer.

Obama: the Orthodox Reaction

As noted earlier today, racism in the religious Jewish community has been more intense — and scrutinized more intensely — ...

T’u B’Av: A Day of Love

Sarah is barren, Rachel is barren, Rivka is barren. As a single man, I too am barren, unable to conceive ...

Cookie Season

‘Tis the season of….cookies! Jewish or not, I love a time of year that embraces cookie baking, cookie decorating and ...

How to Make Rainbow Cookies

These Italian-style mini cakes have long been a staple of the synagogue Kiddush.

Large Multicultural Family Finds a Jewish Home In North Carolina

Though they did not start off life as Jews, Puah Millsaps and her multiracial family have never felt more welcome ...

A Girl and Her Best Friend

February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. Join us as we share stories that highlight the impact of inclusion ...

A Blessing for a Surrogate Mother

“Do you know of a prayer for a surrogate?” The question came over Facebook Chat a few nights ago, sent ...