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A Magical Mother, Golems, and Surprising History

My mother always told us she could do magic. And though my sisters and I were modern children of the ...

Our 2013 Hanukkah Delicious Gift Guide

Hanukkah’s almost here, so let us make the gift-giving easy! Send any these delicious, festive and seasonal kosher gift baskets ...

What Does A Southern Jewish Office Do for Christmas?

The ISJL is closed December 25. So, you must be wondering… what does the staff of a Southern Jewish office ...

Jewish Food? Czech!

Growing up, I didn’t realize that the food my grandparents served me wasn’t typical “Jewish” food. Sure, when I would visit ...

Six Degrees of Kevin’s Bacon: Who’s Jewish in Hollywood?

While some stars look Jewish or publicly identify as Jewish, supporting Israel—you go, Scar Jo!— or record Chanukah songs that ...

Jewish Food and Jewish Guilt

My identity as a young Jewish feminist in the kitchen

Mississippi: Jewish in Plenty of Ways That Matter

I recently came across this list of the “most and least Jewish states.” The list is derived from a study by ...

Why “The Purim Superhero” is the Book I’ve Been Waiting For

I’ve always believed quite firmly that what is on our kids’ bookshelves, and what we, parents and children together, share ...

Vegan Latkes for Hanukkah

If you are looking for an egg-free and dairy-free version of your favorite potato latkes, look no further!

Raising an Ethiopian Jewish Child in Georgia

Melissa Fay Greene is the author of No Biking in the House Without a Helmet. She will be blogging all ...

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