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The author, a convert to Judaism, reflects on giving up Christmas and embracing Hanukkah instead. They describe childhood memories of Christmas in Germany, d...

The author reflects on their Jewish family's unique Christmas traditions, including celebrating Hanukkah alongside a housekeeper's Christmas tree decorated b...

The author reflects on the completion of the mourning period and the final recitation of the Kaddish for his mother. He shares memories of her kindness, resi...

The closure of New York's iconic Stage Deli after 75 years, located near Carnegie Hall, marks the end of an era in Jewish deli history. The deli, founded by ...

"Bad Jews" a play by Joshua Harmon, explores the comedic scenario of three grandchildren vying for their late grandfather's cherished chai necklace, a symbol...

Jerome Charyn's latest novel, "Under the Eye of God," weaves a thrilling narrative around Isaac Sidel, a former cop and New York mayor turned vice-president-...

Yossi Huttler's poem "Rishon LeCheshbon" reflects on the significance of a bar mitzvah occurring during Succos, a time of accountability and introspection. T...

The author received an email with the subject "Bark Mitzvah" containing a video link and a reference to the current Jewish year, 5773. The video, titled Bark...

The article discusses a resurgence of the old Jewish left in New York theater productions, focusing on works by Tony Kushner, Amy Herzog, and Dan Fishback. T...

A rabbi recounts the challenges faced when announcing her engagement to another rabbi, navigating family reactions, including her grandmother's refusal to ac...

The author reflects on his time at Tablet Magazine and his journey in learning about Jewish culture while writing for The Scroll. He acknowledges his growth ...

Jonathan Gold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic, is known as L.A.'s top foodie for his unique approach to reviewing restaurants, especially focusing on o...

During a group trip near David Ben-Gurion's grave, participants were asked to disclose their relationship status using colored M&M candies: red for unavailab...

The protagonist, grappling with his father's recent death, struggles with the decision to embark on a book tour instead of attending his father's headstone u...

The article explores the complexities of the Middle Eastern antiquities trade, highlighting the illicit flow of artifacts into Israel, like the Egyptian coff...

The text recounts the author's journey of grieving the unexpected death of their fiancé's brother, Rafi, and the challenges of mourning as a non-traditional ...

The author recalls the tragic suicide of their mother on Mother's Day in 1972, and the subsequent emotional journey of avoidance and self-reliance that follo...

Comedian Richard Lewis, known for his role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, is currently touring and unsure about the show's ninth season. His real-life friendship w...

The text reflects a young woman's experience during Passover, where expectations of the Messiah's arrival were heightened due to world events and family disc...

The text is a deeply personal reflection on the author's experience of losing their mother to brain cancer. The author describes their strong bond with their...

The author reflects on his journey of exploring Judaism through relationships with Jewish partners, experiencing Jewish customs, and attending religious serv...

The writer reflects on their journey from being an atheist with a lingering belief in God to facing the paradox after reading Christopher Hitchens' book. The...

For Jewish individuals, Christmas is often not celebrated as a religious holiday but rather as a time to partake in activities like going to the movies and e...

The text conveys a poignant and personal story about the author's father facing terminal cancer and the decision-making process for treatment options. Despit...

Academic oncologists in Israel who trained in the U.S. cherish the Thanksgiving celebrations they experienced there, prompting a new tradition of "seudat-hod...

The author recounts a family trip to Disneyland Paris with humorous anecdotes and reflections. He describes trying to cheer up his son who was unenthusiastic...

In a departure from the usual Jewish-centric content, Alice Gregory, a non-Jewish writer, shares her perspective on New York Jews in Tablet Magazine. She fir...

The text discusses the author's upbringing in a wealthy, secular California community with little connection to Jewish identity, but a strong attraction to J...

Jeffrey Shandler explores the unique responses of American Hasidic communities to the September 11 attacks, highlighting how these events reinforced rather t...

Michael Levy discusses his experiences living in rural China as a Jewish Peace Corps volunteer, highlighting the challenges of balancing his Jewish identity ...

The text discusses the joys of summer produce, particularly fresh tomatoes, and various ways to cook and preserve them in dishes like Moroccan Jewish tomato ...

In a critical piece, author Elana Sztokman reflects on Naomi Wolf's trajectory from her groundbreaking feminist work in "The Beauty Myth" to her more recent ...

The author expresses reluctance towards social gatherings like barbecues, proposing the idea of a holiday called "Fuck-Off Day" where everyone stays home. De...

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time." He satirically presents scenarios such as ultra-Orthodo...

In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript...

The article discusses the deep connection between American Jews and Chinese food, noting that Chinese cuisine is highly popular among American Jews, even mor...

A humorous anecdote by Etgar Keret describes his son, Lev, wanting to light Hanukkah candles at age 5, but escalating to wanting to burn things like the Macc...

Israeli Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz has completed a 45-year project by releasing a new Hebrew translation of the Talmud, starting in 1965 and working to make the a...

The author shares a conflicted encounter with another Jewish parent at his son's school, whom he deeply despises for perceived negative traits that mirror an...

Bizarre yet intriguing, a Seattle-based company known for its kosher and vegetarian bacon-flavored products commissioned a statue of actor Kevin Bacon made f...

"On the Bookshelf" expresses contrition for overlooking various Jewish books and seeks atonement by highlighting several notable works published in 2010. Thi...

In "Up in Smoke," Shalom Auslander humorously recounts a surreal encounter with an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who informs him that he is no longer considered Jewis...

The author reflects on the religious experience he feels while watching sports, particularly soccer, drawing parallels between sports events and miracles in ...

Steve Almond responds to a question in the Bintel Brief about visiting friends with a potential bedbug infestation. He advises getting clear information abou...

Chef Daniel Boulud, known for his Michelin-starred restaurant Daniel, offers a Passover recipe inspired by Hanukkah traditions: potato latkes topped with smo...

Hadag Nahash, a renowned Israeli hip-hop group, continues to lead the charts with their latest release, an album titled "6," which creatively explores genres...

The article discusses the increasing trend of Jewish chefs and foodies incorporating pork, a non-kosher meat, into traditional Jewish cuisine in a post-moder...

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday known as the new year for trees, falling on the 15th of Shevat on the Hebrew calendar, around February. It signifies the begi...

The author grapples with the question of whether practicing yoga as a Modern Orthodox Jew conflicts with Jewish beliefs. Some view yoga as a spiritual practi...

David Lehman, a renowned poet and editor, has contributed significantly to the appreciation of Jewish songwriters and American music through his book 'A Fine...