for Friday, May 27, 2022

Gender/Identity ›

‘It’s a spiritual earthquake’: When rabbis become sexual abusers

Judy Maltz (Haaretz) in Forward

The article discusses the issue of sexual abuse perpetrated by rabbis within the Jewish community, using the case of Rabbi Barry Freundel as a starting point.

Food ›

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A schmaltzy fish tale for the hard of herring

Len Berk in Forward

Herring, particularly matjes herring, is highlighted in this article as a beloved and flavorful delicacy in European countries like the Netherlands and Scandinavia.

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May 27's Short Reads

Tablet “What Is ‘A Year of Saying Kaddish?’”

Tablet The Floating Space City of the Jews

Forward New study: Young Americans view Israelis less favorably than older generation

Jewish Action At the Forefront of the Baal Teshuvah Movement: The Beginnings of NCSY

Tablet The Name of the Lebanese Play? The Aristocrats!

Tablet Breaking the Chains

Tablet An ‘Unorthodox’ Celebration of Conversion

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