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Libra is this month's ruling sign. Pictured: the constellation Libra as depicted on an astrological chart published in London in 1824
Posted inAstrolojew

How will you fare during Tishrei, birth month of the world?

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude September 12, 2018September 17, 2018
A young Karen Galatz with her grandmother
Posted inThe Matzo Chronicles

Grandma’s kreplach: easy to eat, but an endurance trial to make

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz September 7, 2018September 12, 2018
Happy New Year — "a very good place to start," as Julie Andrews sang.
Posted inHolidays

At the edge of a new year, what do you stand for?

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman September 6, 2018September 5, 2018
(Photo/Flickr-sue seecof CC BY 2.0)
Posted inColumns

Rosh Hashanah resolution: The to-do list can wait.

by Julie Levine September 6, 2018
Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," starring Rachel Brosnahan
Posted inCelebrity Jews

The big Emmys, and the other Emmys

by Nate Bloom September 4, 2018September 17, 2018
(Illustration/JTA-Charles Dunst; Photos/Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inAnalysis

Too few Jews, Pew! What about bagel brunchers and the ‘spiritually woke’?

by Andrew Silow-Carroll September 3, 2018August 31, 2018
Posted inTorah

Can Jewish history be reduced to a single line?

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon August 30, 2018August 30, 2018
Josh Zeldner with his honey bear “spirit animal” on the playa at Burning Man 2014
Posted inColumns

He’s taking the reins of the family honey company — and honoring his father

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 30, 2018
Too much Lego — and children! — on the floor (Photo/flickr-davitydave CC BY 2.0)
Posted inKids & Family

As toys crunch underfoot, we need more space!

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein August 29, 2018
Latke Tent event at Saul's Deli in Berkeley, 2016 (Photo/File)
Posted inColumns

Delicatessens, family and days gone by

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz August 28, 2018August 29, 2018

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