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The Personal is Communal

Events in the "calendar" of the lifecycle are private, yet connect us to the "unseen presences" of missing family members and our entire people throughout history.

Reading Torah in Korea With A Chopstick

Judaism takes on familiar and new forms on the Korean peninsula

“Please Do Not Pass Me the Torah.”

If it means that you will never allow a women on the board, please do not pass me the Torah ...

The Fascinating Evolution of Mexican Jewish Cuisine 

A joyful, dynamic and delicious blend of flavors, ingredients and techniques.

8 Jewish Egg Dishes for Every Occasion

From frittatas to home remedies.

The Jews Behind Brooklyn’s Most Ugly-Delicious Fruit

The Spitz Family carved out a niche that, for years, was theirs alone: Small batches of the best quality fruit.

Stubbornness And Chance

Two interpretations of a word illustrate different understandings of punishments listed in Parashat Bechukotai.

Celebrating Aging

The author shares the process of using Jewish texts and customs to celebrate a new stage of life.

From Monsey to Istanbul

Whenever I visit somewhere new, whether in my country of origin or somewhere foreign, I typically stand on the periphery ...

The Purim Superhero & PJ Library: A Question of Inclusion

A year ago  The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner, a story of a young boy named Nate struggling with his ...

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