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"Moses Strikes the Rock" by Richard Andre, 1884
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

When Moses boils over, we take stock of our own anger

Rabbi Susan Leider by Rabbi Susan Leider June 29, 2017
image shows the kaddish page of a prayer book
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

Can I say Kaddish for a non-Jewish friend? And what to do about an aggressive anti-Israel influence on my son?

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris June 28, 2017June 28, 2017
they stand behind an ice cream display case
Posted inFood, Art, Columns, Culture, Organic Epicure

There’s Jewish flavor in the ice cream and behind the counter

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 23, 2017June 23, 2017
a black and white woodcut of them tumbling into a huge ravine
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

On agreeing to disagree, and the importance of minority opinions

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand June 23, 2017June 22, 2017
two little boys sit smiling in a small purple kiddie car
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

It seems like only yesterday he was in a kiddie car

by Nicki Gilbert June 22, 2017
a chip being dipped in salsa
Posted inFood, Recipe, Columns, Culture

Adios, stews and soups — it’s time for tacos and salsa

by Josie A.G. Shapiro June 20, 2017
they're drinking shots in a night club
Posted inArt, Columns, Culture, Film, Celebrity Jews, TV, TV & Film

New TV from Alison Brie and Nick Kroll; Jews of ‘Rough Night’; and more

by Nate Bloom June 19, 2017March 23, 2018
Wonder Woman holds up a shield and sword
Posted in(Is It) Good for the Jews?, Columns, Jewish Life

Which Wonder Woman is better for the Jews? Gal Gadot vs. Lynda Carter

Larry RosenEric Goldbrener by Larry Rosen and Eric Goldbrener June 19, 2017June 19, 2017
a plate of weed nuggets next to three joints
Posted inColumns, Health, Jewish Life, Seniors

Should I prescribe marijuana for my patients? Senior users weigh in

by Dr. Jerry Saliman June 18, 2017June 16, 2017
barbara rose brooker and the words "boomer in the city"
Posted inColumns, Boomer in the City, Jewish Life, Seniors

Age is not a number

Barbara Rose Brooker by Barbara Rose Brooker June 18, 2017June 16, 2017

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