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My Mexican Pseudo-Shiva

Since my mom had a history of outliving her prognoses I assumed that this would be the case once again.

Female Personalities in the Babylonian Talmud

Ultimately, these women’s stories are used to supplement the narratives about the men around them.

How Judaism Became the Foundation of My Memoir

The one thing that has really shocked me about my new book is how Jewish it is.I’m a nonobservant Jew, ...

Living With Threat

Jacob sends Esau the message that despite having lived with Laban, he has kept the commandments and learned to stand up to powerful figures.

Summer is Actually the Perfect Time to Prep Your Rosh Hashanah Menu

Forget the beach — you should be cooking, and freezing, in your kitchen right now.

Full with Emptiness

In the last weeks’ Torah readings (Terumah, Tetzaveh and Ki Tissa), our sacred myth has amplified the problem of human longing for ...

Forging the Intergenerational Self

The Torah's commandment regarding the first fruits offers a kernel of wisdom about the importance of knowing where we came from.

How to Cook Like an Iraqi Jewish Grandmother

Take these delicious and healthful tips for cooking from a true baliboosta.

Montefiore’s Ramsgate

Sunday June 17th will be Montefiore day in Ramsgate, the faded seaside resort where Sir Moses and his wife Judith lived ...

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