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Posted inKids & Family

I’m a proud Jewish mom — but I reject the ‘Jewish mom’ stereotype

by Julie Levine November 9, 2018November 9, 2018
"Isaac and Abimilech Swear an Oath of Friendship to Each Other," from the 1728 "Figures de la Bible"
Posted inTorah

The Torah’s model for civil discourse

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg November 8, 2018
an ornate illustration of a centaur aiming a bow and arrow, with an array of stars and constellations behind it
Posted inColumns

Month of Kislev: The darker the night, the brighter the light

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude November 6, 2018
From the cover of "Lake Success" by Gary Shteyngart
Posted inOff the Shelf

In new novels, Jewish characters navigate a complex world

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman November 6, 2018January 9, 2019
"The Circumcision of Isaac," Regensburg Pentateuch, ca. 1300
Posted inMixed & Matched

My daughter won’t circumcise her son — what can I do?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler November 5, 2018
Amy Schumer in "I Feel Pretty"
Posted inCelebrity Jews

Documentary visit to Trump country; promotions for Jews in the news; Amy Schumer is pregnant

by Nate Bloom November 2, 2018
Chef David Nayfield flips his wood-fired chicken. (Photo/Janna Waldinger, Art & Clarity Photography)
Posted inJewish Life

Wine lovers in Napa raise a glass — and raise it again — for charity

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 1, 2018September 24, 2019
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Posted inTorah

Cast your vote for love and responsibility toward others

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand November 1, 2018November 1, 2018
Iliana Imberman Berkowitz working on a batch of bread in her kitchen. (Photo/Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

She saw a knead and filled it (with bread)

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 31, 2018September 24, 2019
(Photo/Pixabay CC0)
Posted inKids & Family

Talking to my 12-year-old about the Pittsburgh shooting

Noah Wintroub by Noah Wintroub October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

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