Arts & Culture
In ‘Radically Amazed,’ contemporary Jewish artists share show at Bender JCC
What does it mean to be a Jewish artist in the 21st century? The current art show at the Bender Jewish Community Center of...
Meet the Sisters Behind the Two New ’90s Jewish American Girl Dolls
Jackie Hajdenberg | JTA
As children in upstate New York, twin sisters Julia DeVillers and Jennifer Roy went to Hebrew school three days a week,...
A very 2023 history of Jewish delis in America
There’s a lot of nostalgia to behold on a tour of “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a historical view of Jewish delicatessens in America,...
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Nation and World
Md. among states with primary on first day of Passover
Maryland is one of four states with presidential primaries that fall on the first day of Passover next year and legislation has been introduced...
Local pulpit rabbis on Israel: ‘We don’t give up on family’
A New York City rabbi recently made national headlines when he announced that, as an act of protest against extremists in the government of...
Why does Israel demolish houses after terrorist attacks?
Less than a hour after a terror attack in eastern Jerusalem on Feb. 10 killed three people, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a...
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- Two types of Jewish involvement
Rabbi Eric Abbott This week’s Torah portion is Vayikra: Leviticus 1:1-5:26. Growing up, I was (as I proudly declare) a Hebrew school nerd. I loved ...
- Dissatisfied With the Present, Israel Supporters Try to Affect the Future
With Israel’s 75th anniversary a month away, American Jewish communities and longtime Israel supporters are worried. This year, Israel, the fulfillment of millennia of Jewish ...
- What are ‘Judeo-Christian values’? Analyzing a divisive term
A debate that reveals deep political differences
- So you can’t find a shankbone?
By Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky Online ordering and expedited shipping have prevented COVID-19 from stymying all Passover preparations. Still, the procurement of fresh products is ...
- A New Prayer for Israel
By Alan Elsner Like many American Jews, I have been watching recent events in Israel with consternation, wondering what might be an appropriate way to ...
Food and Dining
Passover Fondue. Fun-do!
Passover is a joyous holiday and, in addition to the important rituals it involves, it delivers festivity and fun. With that in mind, we...
A very 2023 history of Jewish delis in America
There’s a lot of nostalgia to behold on a tour of “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a historical view of Jewish delicatessens in America,...
Sufganyot : Fried, filled donuts for Chanukah
By Jessica Grann
Many of us live in places without a good bakery to buy donuts for Chanukah. It’s very satisfying to make them for...
