Forward
Video: Top chefs praise goose as an authentic Ashkenazi delicacy
1 Mar 2024
A recent Zoom discussion hosted by the Forward and moderated by Yiddish editor Rukhl Schaechter featured four Jewish chefs and cookbook writers exploring tra...
1 Mar 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Men at Work
1 Mar 2024
David Bahnsen joins The Commentary Magazine Podcast for a discussion on his new book "Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life," examining the decline in the ...
1 Mar 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Jacob & Rachel & Leah & Bilhah & Zilpah
1 Mar 2024
The episode delves into the topic of polyamory, comparing it with traditional Jewish values and examining how contemporary Jewish communities might navigate ...
1 Mar 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Jacob & Rachel & Leah & Bilhah & Zilpah
1 Mar 2024
Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Avi Finegold delve into the concept of polyamory and its distinction from traditional polygamy, questioning its ethical implications wi...
1 Mar 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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March To Nowhere - with David Baddiel
1 Mar 2024
Yonit and Jonathan reflect on the continued Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on Jewish communities globally, especially considering the complicati...
1 Mar 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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March To Nowhere - special guest David Baddiel
1 Mar 2024
Writer and comedian David Baddiel discusses the evolving dynamics of antisemitism post-October 7th and the nuanced relationship between Jews and Israel, alon...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir
Improbable Influencers
1 Mar 2024
Susan Korn, the founder of the New York-based fashion brand Susan Alexandra, known for its Judaica-inspired products, has been vocal about social causes, inc...
1 Mar 2024
Kveller
Richard Lewis’ Career Was Full of Delightful Jewish Representation
29 Feb 2024
Richard Lewis, a beloved comedian who recently passed away, left behind a legacy of delightful Jewish representation in his roles. From playing Jewish charac...
29 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
There’s a word missing from ‘book week’
29 Feb 2024
The text discusses the renaming of London's overground trainlines with no Jewish references, critiques rebranding efforts like Haringey Council and financial...
29 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Once upon a time in the West – an Arizona road trip to Tombstone
29 Feb 2024
The article describes a road trip through southern Arizona, focusing on the Wild West experience and historical sites. Starting in Tucson, the journey includ...
29 Feb 2024
Future of Jewish
The Pure Stupidity of Shared Humanity
29 Feb 2024
The text discusses the concept of shared humanity in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader issues related to Islam and Western liberal ...
29 Feb 2024
TEXTing
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To Laugh or to Cry?
29 Feb 2024
Rabbis Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes discuss how the Talmudic rabbis used humor and satire as a coping mechanism for oppression, focusing on a passage...
29 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Choresht Lape – beef and split pea stew
29 Feb 2024
This recipe for Choresht Lape, a beef and split pea stew perfect for Shabbat, highlights the benefits of slow cooking for tender and flavorful results. The d...
29 Feb 2024
JTA
Comedian Richard Lewis, dark prince of Jewish neurosis, dies at 76
28 Feb 2024
Comedian Richard Lewis, known for his self-deprecating humor, Jewish neurotic personality, and dark comedy style, passed away at 76 after battling health iss...
28 Feb 2024
JTA
From knishes to challahs, these classic Ashkenazi foods aren’t for eating — they’re purses
28 Feb 2024
Marlo Gorelick, inspired by her love for baking and handbags, shifted her focus during the COVID-19 pandemic to create Cake Purses, vegan leather bags resemb...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
Richard Lewis’ life was not 'from hell'
28 Feb 2024
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, known for popularizing the phrase "___ from hell," passed away at the age of 76 after battling health issues. He struggled ...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
Five things not to ask a Jew of color
28 Feb 2024
The article discusses five questions that should be avoided when interacting with Jews of color to prevent uncomfortable or invasive conversations. These que...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Hagit's cookies
28 Feb 2024
The text provides a recipe for Hagit's cookies, a creation from an Israeli bakery. The cookies are filled with praline chocolates or alternatives like chocol...
28 Feb 2024
Kveller
Jenny Slate’s New Special Celebrates Jewish Women With No Chill
27 Feb 2024
Jenny Slate's new Amazon Prime special "Seasoned Professional" celebrates Jewish women with humor that is loud, crass, and unapologetically herself. Slate to...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Mini Purse
27 Feb 2024
Leah Borenstein provides a charming idea for mini purse packaging, featuring leather candy gift bags with matching scarf ribbons in various colors. The artic...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
The Lock Whisperer
27 Feb 2024
The article discusses the author's son's extraordinary talent for picking locks, which he has demonstrated from a young age. The son has a unique ability to ...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Meet… Esther Hornstein
27 Feb 2024
Esther Hornstein, a martial arts expert and acupuncturist, grew up in a Modern Orthodox home in Flatbush. She started martial arts training at a young age an...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How to give yourself a decent ‘drenching’
27 Feb 2024
Fashion in Spring 2024 is all about color drenching, where outfits are styled from neckline to hemline in a single vibrant hue for a bold statement. Popular ...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How I’m rolling back the years
27 Feb 2024
The author discusses how heated rollers, a classic hair tool often underestimated in favor of modern gadgets and salon treatments, have become a valuable tim...
27 Feb 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's Almost Government Shutdown Time
27 Feb 2024
The episode discusses the impending U.S. government shutdown due to Congressional gridlock, highlighting how this political stalemate could benefit Joe Biden...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Table
Fennel and Beet Borscht
27 Feb 2024
The text discusses the classic Jewish dish of borscht and introduces a recipe for Fennel and Beet Borscht from the upcoming cookbook "Nosh: Plant-Forward Rec...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Fun, but fairly pointless Rocky Horror wannabee
27 Feb 2024
"Lisa Frankenstein" is a film directed by Zelda Williams featuring a 1980s loner schoolgirl who befriends a deceased pianist that comes back to life in a cem...
27 Feb 2024
18forty
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Elie Schulman: Does Therapy Work? A Patient’s Journey
27 Feb 2024
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Elie Schulman engages in a conversation with David Bashevkin about the value of therapy and self-acceptance in a cult...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Tofu 'steak' with sweet chilli sauce
26 Feb 2024
This recipe offers a flavorful way to prepare tofu as a main course, suggesting the use of firm tofu for better texture. The tofu is cooked with sweet chili ...
26 Feb 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Two Toronto Raptors fans think their ‘Free Our Hostages’ hoodie should be exempt from political messages ban
26 Feb 2024
Gary Grill and Leora Shemesh, two Toronto lawyers, were asked to leave a Raptors game when security deemed Grill's "Free Our Hostages" hoodie as a political ...
26 Feb 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
Forward
Baby hippos look like potatoes — which is why this one is named Latke
23 Feb 2024
A baby pygmy hippo was named Latke at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas to honor Hanukkah, as he was born on the holiday's last night. With a birth weight o...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Wicked Little Letters review: A filthfest that’s too smug for its own good
23 Feb 2024
"Wicked Little Letters" is a period comedy film set in the 1920s that revolves around a series of anonymous insulting letters received by a pious resident in...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are you the best comedian, Daddy?
23 Feb 2024
The author reflects on the importance of Jewish comedians in shaping their Jewish identity and passing on humor through generations, highlighting comedy as a...
23 Feb 2024
Forward
Prolific Yiddish conference organizer Philip 'Fishl' Kutner has died at 97
23 Feb 2024
Philip 'Fishl' Kutner, a dedicated figure in promoting Yiddish culture and organizing Yiddish conferences across North America, passed away at 97. Born in Ne...
23 Feb 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Potato Latke on a Bike
23 Feb 2024
The Jewish Public Library in Montreal faced controversy for pulling pro-Palestinian author Élise Gravel's books over her social media posts critical of Israe...
23 Feb 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Potato Latke on a Bike
23 Feb 2024
The episode delves into the controversial decision by the Jewish Public Library in Montreal to remove and then reinstate books by É lise Gravel following her...
23 Feb 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Rewind: War Therapy
23 Feb 2024
Yonit and Jonathan revisit a heated discussion on contrasting perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing the growing divide between Israelis...
23 Feb 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Rewind: War Therapy
23 Feb 2024
Yonit and Jonathan engage in an open dialogue reflecting on diverging Israeli and diaspora Jewish perspectives following the October 7th attacks. They explor...
23 Feb 2024
Tablet
Borscht and Beyond
23 Feb 2024
Alina Sokolowsky, a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine, felt her culture fading and decided to preserve it by creating a children's book, "B Is for Borscht," cele...
23 Feb 2024
Forward
Tiffany Haddish goes to Israel, visits Hostage Square and pledges to see Gaza
22 Feb 2024
Comedian Tiffany Haddish embarked on a trip to Israel to engage with the people firsthand, expressing a desire to visit various locations including Hostage S...
22 Feb 2024
Menschwarmers
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Jewish and Israeli athletes are being routinely banned from competition. How will it end?
22 Feb 2024
Three Jewish or Israeli athletes recently faced controversies, illustrating a broader trend of them being banned from sporting events or losing roles due to ...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Beigel Bake launches luxury fashion range in Selfridges
22 Feb 2024
Iconic East London bakery Beigel Bake has collaborated with luxury streetwear brand High Snobiety to release a collection of clothing items at Selfridges as ...
22 Feb 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “138 Days” Edition
22 Feb 2024
The episode delves into the emotional and collective memory surrounding the current Israel-Gaza conflict, drawing parallels with historical events and cultur...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Living la dolce vita in Ticino – Switzerland’s most unusual canton
22 Feb 2024
The text describes a journey through Ticino, Switzerland's sunny and Italian-speaking canton, highlighting the scenic route taken by the writer. Starting fro...
22 Feb 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Pro-Israel 'bloody pants' protests are popping up across Canada. Here's what they mean
22 Feb 2024
Pro-Israel groups in Canada are using provocative street performances to draw attention to the plight of Israeli hostages believed to be held by Hamas. The i...
22 Feb 2024
18forty
Do We Care Too Much? Furor Sanandi and Our Desire to Heal
21 Feb 2024
The text delves into the concept of "furor sanandi," the passion or frenzy to heal, particularly in therapeutic settings where caring too much can hinder neu...
21 Feb 2024
Forward
A primary influence on Jewish jokes? The ancient Purim spiel
21 Feb 2024
The article explores the influence of the ancient Purim spiel on Jewish humor, tracing the roots of Jewish jokes back to the holiday of Purim in the Hebrew m...
21 Feb 2024
Forward
Jewish voices use #ofcourse trend to talk about Oct. 7 and tackle antisemitism
21 Feb 2024
Jewish content creators have harnessed the #ofcourse trend on social media to address issues of antisemitism and celebrate Jewish culture following the Oct. ...
21 Feb 2024
Jewish Table
Plumpy, Slumpy Citrusy Prunes
21 Feb 2024
The text discusses the author's love for stewed prunes despite their reputation. The author expresses enjoyment for plump, citrusy prunes and encourages read...
21 Feb 2024