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Yiddish Chickens, Screaming Latkes, and a Pig Who Wants to Be Kosher

What do Yiddish-speaking chickens, screaming latkes, and a pig who really, really wants to be kosher have in common? They’re ...

The Power of 50 Minutes

Finding meaning this High Holiday season

G*d of the Gaffes

When Jon Stewart left his post tonight he left behind a legacy of fake reporting real news with an eye ...

“What is Rosh Hashanah?”

As the only Jewish kid in his middle school in suburban Mississippi, my youngest son Eric will be telling his ...

Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide for the Undecided Giver

It’s that time of year again. In the weeks before Hanukkah, my extra mental energy always goes to gifts. I ...

Visiting the Soviet Union

I’ve had four opportunities to visit the Soviet Union/Former Soviet Union over the years, the fourth being the trip I’m preparing ...

My Southern Jewish Son, the US Army Sergeant/Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief

When we brought our baby son home from the hospital nearly 27 years ago, we imagined many things for his ...

How to Celebrate Hanukkah At Home

Your guide to lighting the candles and more.

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