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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
a sign with an arrow that says "vote here" and "vote aqui"
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
Isaac embraces Abraham by Otto Adolph Stemler, early 20th century
Posted inTorah

Leonard Cohen’s take on Abraham and Isaac hits the right note

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon October 25, 2018
The main characters of "PJ Masks"
Posted inUncategorized

Halloween in Brooklyn gives my kids superpowers

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 25, 2018October 25, 2018
Nayfeld with arms crossed, standing in his kitchen
Posted inSmall Bites

Can’t get a table at Che Fico? Join chef David Nayfeld at ‘synagogue of the vintners’

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 22, 2018September 24, 2019

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