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a frumpy beige couch
Posted inParenting

Here’s everything I haven’t done during the pandemic

by Julie Levine August 3, 2020August 4, 2020
a bald man in a blue t-shirt standing in a field of green stalks that reach over his head
Posted inSmall Bites

Donations from the wine garden; Saul’s new bagel window; kosher delivery; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 31, 2020August 4, 2020
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of "BoJack Horseman" (Photo/Courtesy of Netflix)
Posted inCelebrity Jews

Jewish Emmy noms; Rogen stirs the pot; Zelensky endorses Joaquin Phoenix film to save hostages; etc.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky July 31, 2020August 5, 2020
headshot of a smiling blonde woman
Posted inThe Tell

Phoenix mayor rising

by Ron Kampeas and JTA July 31, 2020
"Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem" by Francesco Hayez, 1867
Posted inTorah

In our time of exile, we are not alone

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg July 31, 2020July 30, 2020
a classroom with desks spaced evenly throughout
Posted inEducation

Our national shame: Why are our schools being left to fend for themselves?

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
Cover art for "All My Mother’s Lovers" (an abstract blue floral pattern with white type) and "Florence Adler Swims Forever" (a watercolor of a woman in a red swimsuit and swimming cap on a beach)
Posted inOff the Shelf

Secrets kept, secrets revealed as the main character dies in two debut novels

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman July 30, 2020July 31, 2020
Shira Haas, right, and Amit Rahav in “Unorthodox.” (Photo/Netflix)
Posted inTV & Film

Jewish Emmy nominations for 2020: ‘Unorthodox,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Maisel’ and more

by Emily Burack and JTA July 28, 2020
a woman in silhouette looks toward a sunset
Posted inMixed & Matched

There is life after interfaith relationships. I didn’t marry my Jewish fiancé and it worked out OK.

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler July 28, 2020
"Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem" by Francesco Hayez, 1867
Posted inColumns

Month of Av: How can this summer get any worse?

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude July 27, 2020

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