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Who Is a Jew: Matrilineal Descent

Why is Judaism traditionally passed down through the mother?

Change from the Balcony

Today’s post features more Jewish history from Kentucky, the most recent state completed in our Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities.  When ...

Sleepaway Camp and the Future of Jewish Life

Jeremy J. Fingerman is the CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp.Last week, I had the distinct privilege of attending ...

Where the Debate on Modern Judaism Really Began

The mid-19th century in Germany is, to my mind, the most unappreciated period in Jewish history. The reason is simple: ...

A Bat Mitzvah Gives Voice to a Woman in Science

While the model is generally that students learn from teachers, yesterday I was reminded that teachers learn from students as ...

House Rules… What to Wear, How to Act

When I enter a home that is nut-free due to allergies, I would never dream of bringing in a Snickers bar.

Haurowitz/Harris’ Goods and Sundries

On Monday, Allison Amend wrote about Jews in odd places. She is the author of the novel Stations West. She ...

Happy Holidays From Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Every year the Queen of England gives a short speech on Christmas Day that is broadcast on the BBC. She ...

Mastering the Six Braid Challah

I have spent a long time working on my challah – the consistency, baking time, different flavors. And for me ...

This New Vegan Cream Cheese Tastes Just Like the Real Thing

A new plant-based cream cheese is a game changer for vegan bagel lovers.

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