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picture of Dawn says "mixed & matched: advice from dawn kepler
Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

I’m tired of being judged on the ‘right way’ to be Jewish

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler April 25, 2017April 26, 2017
graphic for "Advice Mensch with Jonathan Harris"
Posted inAdvice Mensch, Columns, Jewish Life

When covetous thoughts strain family ties

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris April 24, 2017April 25, 2017
black and white drawing of nadav and avihu being thrown backwards by a flash of light
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

This deadly tale shows a path to mutual respect for youths and their elders

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg April 20, 2017
A SodaStream bottle
Posted in(Is It) Good for the Jews?, Columns, Jewish Life

Confusing boycotts and a fixation on effervescent drinks

Eric GoldbrenerLarry Rosen by Eric Goldbrener and Larry Rosen April 19, 2017
an antique painting of moses shortly after striking the rock. the israelites crouch down with jugs to collect water.
Posted inColumns, Passover, Holidays, Jewish Life, Parenting

Like Moses, a mother beset by a flock of whiners

by Nicki Gilbert April 17, 2017
an elderly person's hands clasped on a cane
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Seniors

Brace yourself for Medicare: A wrong move can be a pain

by Ira Fateman April 17, 2017
an image of the cast of the show, all dressed in period costumes
Posted inColumns, Boomer in the City, Jewish Life, Seniors

Where do the socks go? And why won’t my TV work?

Barbara Rose Brooker by Barbara Rose Brooker April 14, 2017
Azaria in character holds up a microphone to interview someone
Posted inArt, Columns, Culture, Celebrity Jews

Azaria plays ball — and Herb Alpert was in ‘The Ten Commandments’?

by Nate Bloom April 13, 2017
a spread of the lyrics handwritten in Hebre with bird-headed figures in the margins
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

Dayenu! How much spiritual progress is truly enough?

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi April 13, 2017April 13, 2017
a reporter holds a microphone up to sean spicer
Posted inColumns, Analysis, Opinion

Spicer, Hitler and the Soup Nazi: Why can’t this White House get the Holocaust right?

by Andrew Silow-Carroll April 13, 2017January 12, 2018

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