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Gay, Gray and Jewish

A Jewish-lesbian-grandmother-feminist-activist shares her story.

My Name is Yusha

Any run-in with a Russian bathhouse is bound to shock: men chugging bottles of beer-like kvass, felt hats helping them ...

Judaism and the Environment: The Time Is Now

It is a tree of life to those who hold it close and all of its supporters are happy. Its ...

Celebrating Tu Bishvat

Gilad and I welcomed our baby girl into the world on January 1st. Sivan Amali Shwartz arrived just in time ...

What Shahs of Sunset Can Teach Us About Judaism

Picture Reza, a Persian Jew, standing with a dead goldfish reciting Kiddush, the blessing over the wine. What does Kiddush ...

There is No More Fiction

I emailed Alice Mattison (author of the wonderful story collection In Case We’re Separated) and asked her to share some ...

Purim Gets Rowdy 5769/2009

What is it about Purim that makes everyone want to go out and get down?Yes, I know — it probably ...

Jewish Food Tourney: #4 Latkes vs #13 Manischewitz Wine, #5 Cholent vs #12 Honey Cake

We got another doubleheader for you today. But first, thanks to everyone for voting. This tournament is getting higher ratings ...

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The Secret Jewish History of Cassoulet

A new book explores the history and connection between cholent and the classic French bean and pork dish.

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