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Rokhl Kafrissen

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Tablet The Magic of Mezuzahs 30 Sep 2024
Exploring the multifaceted history and cultural significance of the mezuzah, the article delves into its dual role as both a religious commandment and a vess...
30 Sep 2024
Tablet The Men Who Weren’t There 30 Aug 2024
This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...
30 Aug 2024
Tablet The Sounds of Summer 31 Jul 2024
The text discusses the significance of Jewish music and cultural events during the summer, highlighting various artists and performances. It mentions experie...
31 Jul 2024
Tablet A Forgotten Ladino ‘Queen’ 28 Jun 2024
"Ladino Queen" sheds light on the remarkable life of Chelly Wilson, born Rachel Serrero, an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry in New Yor...
28 Jun 2024
Tablet The Spirit of Shvues 31 May 2024
Shvues is a multifaceted holiday representing the giving of the Torah, the harvest festival, and a pilgrimage holiday. It involves customs like learning Tora...
31 May 2024
Forward Why is Ken Burns so negative about Yiddish? 30 May 2024
Ken Burns delivered a commencement speech at Brandeis University, urging the power of stories to generate empathy and challenge assumptions, while highlighti...
30 May 2024
Tablet Women in Chains 1 May 2024
"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of repro...
1 May 2024
Tablet For Ladies and Girls Only 28 Mar 2024
The text discusses the author's experience visiting Judy Chicago's retrospective exhibition, "Herstory," at the New Museum in New York City, reflecting on Ch...
28 Mar 2024
Tablet Magical Love Songs 26 Feb 2024
The text explores the concept of everyday Ashkenazi magic and its presence in Jewish life in Eastern Europe, focusing on elements like spells, divination, an...
26 Feb 2024
Tablet Grandma’s Got the Cure 30 Jan 2024
The article discusses the parallel system of health care along the Rio Grande border between Mexico and the United States, where folk healers called curander...
30 Jan 2024