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Tablet The Etrog’s Storied Past 6 Oct 2022
This article discusses the history and significance of the etrog, a citrus fruit used in Jewish rituals. It explores the various types of containers used for...
6 Oct 2022
Tablet The Rise and Fall of Pushcarts 23 Aug 2022
The essay explores the rise and fall of pushcarts in America, particularly in immigrant neighborhoods in the early 20th century. Pushcarts were a mobile outd...
23 Aug 2022
Tablet Tiny Temples 25 Jul 2022
The article discusses the history and popularity of three-dimensional scale models of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. In the past, people had to rely on ima...
25 Jul 2022
Tablet Up in the Air 21 Jun 2022
The "chairs dance" has become a popular tradition at Jewish weddings and celebrations, where the newly married couple is lifted into the air on chairs held b...
21 Jun 2022
Tablet The Fruit of the Vine 25 May 2022
This text explores the intersection of the temperance movement and the Jewish community in America during the early 20th century. Many Jews were involved in ...
25 May 2022
Tablet The Slow Rise of the Bat Mitzvah 21 Apr 2022
This article reflects on the evolution of the bat mitzvah ceremony in the American Jewish community. While the recent celebration of the bat mitzvah's 100th ...
21 Apr 2022
Tablet Having a Ball on Purim 15 Mar 2022
The Purim ball was a highly anticipated and extravagant event in late 19th century America. It drew large crowds of Jews and non-Jews alike, who came to soci...
15 Mar 2022
Tablet The Modern Festival of Lights 23 Nov 2021
The festival of Hanukkah has experienced a surge in popularity in its modern iteration, becoming an occasion for gift-giving, family gatherings, and public s...
23 Nov 2021
Jewish Review of Books The First Lady of Zionism 8 Sep 2021
This biography explores the life of Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah and Youth Aliyah, who played a significant role in Zionist women's organizations...
8 Sep 2021
Tablet A Wedding Gown’s Second Life 28 Jun 2021
This article discusses the transformation and significance of Lady Judith Montefiore's wedding gown. Her gown, made of expensive Chinese silk, was initially ...
28 Jun 2021