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My Favorite Wandering Jews

I grew up assuming that the Wandering Jew was a Jewish creation, our metaphor for the Diaspora. When I began ...

When Did Preemptive War Become a Jewish Value?

How many emails have you gotten recently urging you to “take action” to get new, tougher sanctions imposed on Iran? ...

The Tragedy of Comedy: What Good May Come of Robin Williams’ Death?

I’ve never cried when a celebrity suddenly dies. It has always seemed like something that just happens. Certainly, it’s a ...

Today You Are a Man 

In honor of the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance we are devoting space in our blog to posts about gender. Be sure ...

Putting God Back into Schools: Artists & Musicians for Israel

There’s a new type of kiruv going on in Israel. Kiruv, which literally means “bringing something close,” refers to religious ...

The Gerona Circle of Kabbalah

Influential kabbalists like Rabbi Azriel and Jacob ben Sheshet were, at times, criticized for their work.

An Ode to the Godmother of British Jewish Cooking

For over 40 years and 14 cookbooks, she was the face and soul of the Anglo Jewish kitchen.

Bukharian Jews Honor Lost Loved Ones With This Traditional Dinner

The dinner is much more than delicious food; its a chance to bring a person’s memory back to life through story-telling and tradition.

The Best Pastrami Might Actually Be in Boston

Pastrami, hummus and gin cocktails all in one new hip Boston restaurant.

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