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Symbolic Names

The name Gershom, and the word for Hebrew, Ivri, carry a message about what it means to be Jewish.

Judaism on Prostitution

Most traditional Jewish sources condemn trafficking and prostitution, but some of the messages are mixed.

Joseph Soloveitchik

The preeminent figure of American Modern Orthodoxy, the man known as 'the Rav' ordained thousands of rabbis.

How to Make Dabo, the Festive Ethiopian Jewish Bread

A slightly sweet, crumbly bread traditional for Sigd and Shabbat.

How to Make Your Own Delicious Burgers–and Fancy Toppings–at Home

The hamburger, and definitely the cheeseburger, is arguably the most iconic American food. You would be hard pressed to find ...

Liberal Judaism is Experiencing a Renaissance

Last week, I was having a conversation about the future of Judaism at an informal gathering of Jewish professionals, Jews ...

Isolation vs. Assimilation When It Comes to Religious Marketing

There’s a fascinating post over at Church Marketing Sucks about why it’s offensive and unethical for religious institutions to rip ...

Jerusalem, 1995-1996: Eating Standing Up

On Monday, Assaf Gavron wrote about moonlighting as an Israeli mover in New York City. His most recent book, Almost ...

Gift Ideas for your Foodie Father

My dad’s not much of a foodie. Well, he likes food, but he’s perfectly fine sitting back and letting the ...

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