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The Inspired Kitchen
Eating fried foods is one of the distinct pleasures of Hanukkah, and the tradition behind it is well-known. According to ...
Is a half a bible better than nothing?
I’ve never been a big fan of The View. Mostly because I’m sitting on a train every time the show ...
Being Cool and Jewish
Sh’ma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility has a new feature on its website that is a little quirky but very ...
Supporting the Muppet Agenda
When people ask me what my future career goals are, I have a very simple answer. I’d like to go ...
Wolfgang Puck, Spertus, & the Delicious Miracle
Tonight is the official opening of the new building of the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago. Many people ...
Why I may become a self-hating Jew
“Jelvis,” the Jewish Elvis, sings Blue Suede Yamulka.
The Inspired Kitchen
A few years ago, signs began popping up around Tel Aviv and beyond advertising a new delicacy: sabich. This savory ...
We are not Comedy Central
A few weeks ago, we were flattered to receive this message: Please stop airing the commercial ordering people to watch ...
Move over Tickle Me Elmo
Red strings are so five minutes ago. FAO Schwartz is now carrying Kabbalistic Beasties, stuffed animals based on amulets that ...
The Battle of the Atheist Jews
Every hero needs a villain. Superman has Lex Luthor, Harry Potter has Voldemort, Holmes has Moriarty. And in all the ...