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I Beg to Differ with Heeb
Daniel’s off today, so I’m filling in for him. It’s a Friday, so I figured I’d share something of a ...
Go to this concert! (But cover your ears.)
The excellent David Keesey — guitarist, singer, and all-around huggable dude — is playing tonight at Webster Hall with one ...
Preparing for Passover: Choose a Theme for Your Seder
I am a huge fan of theme parties and themed meals. Just this past Friday I hosted a Breakfast for ...
To Bow, or Not to Bow?
That’s my question every time I visit the Roswell Community Masjid (RCM). Since as a young child I was taught ...
We Found the Best Hummus in New York City
These bowls of perfect hummus are the most authentic we could find.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Antisemitism & Bigotry
Passover and Blood Libels
The accusation that blood was used to make wine or matzah for Passover was a pretext for attacks on Jews.
Sabbath Manifesto
Because the Sabbath is traditionally a day to refrain from work, it is the perfect time to catch up on some sleep. You’ll find Jews around the world taking a Shabbat afternoon shluf (nap), or at least sitting down and relaxing for a couple of hours.
Nissuin: The Second of the Two Ceremonies
The substance of nissuin, the actual marriage ceremony, are seven blessings that reflect the themes of creation, joy, and bride and groom.
Eat, Jewish Recipes, Passover Food, Soups
For the Love of Gefilte
Grub Street is calling it a “Jewish Food Revival,” while I happily named it one of the top Jewish food ...