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Jewish Coffee Cake

Though the original versions contained coffee, now it's usually just an accompaniment.

Give Peace A Chance?

When news broke last week that Israelis and Palestinians had agreed to a new round of peace talks, how did ...

Interview: The Daily Show’s Rob Kutner

On today’s homepage, MyJewishLearning is featuring a fascinating new article about Daily Show host Jon Stewart. To go along with ...

My Favorite Fast

I know it’s kind of weird to have a favorite fast day, but I do. Tzom Gedaliah, I kind of ...

That You May Thrive

Judaism provides a model of human flourishing in which we never cut ourselves off from the full range of our emotions.

Do Jews Fast on Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah is a time for eating! Jews fast on Yom Kippur, and some other holidays as well.

Haftarah for Nitzavim: Summary

Isaiah offers a hopeful anticipation of redemption.

Eicha

Cantillation or trope has always mesmerized me. I know of no other religion that has a similar system for chanting ...

Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up

From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.

What My Thanksgiving Dinner Will Be Like*

On the plane this morning I ended up being seated next to a guy who is in rabbinical school, and ...

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