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Ashkenazi Jews Embrace Sephardic Fare
Now that the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are being realized, American Jewry is embracing Sephardic cooking.
The 8 Best Jewish Cookbooks of 2023
These cookbooks will make the perfect Hanukkah, holiday or hostess gift!
The Surprising Origin of the Dreidel
The well-known Hanukkah symbol has Christmastime roots.
Denominations, Live, Rabbis Without Borders
Judaism is Increasingly Transdenominational — And That’s A Good Thing
The Jewish day school I attended for grade school and middle school was affiliated with the Conservative movement of Judaism. ...
Gender & Sexuality, Live, Rabbis Without Borders
I Love a Parade
The week is bracketed by two parades. The first is on the holiday of Simchat Torah, when we complete the ...
Song of Songs as Allegory
The Bible's most erotic book has long been understood as a metaphor.
JOFA's Torch, Live, Women & Feminism
Oh, how I wish I were going to the JOFA Conference!
I’ve had a love-hate relationship with conferences since the first GA I attended as a Hillel delegate while I was ...
Beliefs & Practices, Bible, Jewish Texts
The Making of a Torah Scroll
Written by hand, a sefer Torah is produced according to strict specifications.
When the Good Life Hasn’t Arrived Yet….
What do we need to live a good life? We all need food, water, and shelter. Beyond that, what is the Jewish recipe for personal fulfillment?
Jewish Culture, Jewish Literature
Jewish American Literature
American Jewish writing depicts the struggles of immigrant life, the stable yet alienated middle-class existence that followed, and finally the unique challenges of cultural acceptance.