Spirituality/Tradition
The Taste of Purim, Year Round
Hamantaschen, as three-cornered pastries representing the evil Haman's ears, are most "timely" when consumed on Purim. But like other foods associated with...
Jewish College Activist Causes Stir at AIPAC
Occupy Aipac - Liza Behrendt, 22 year old member of Young Jewish and Proud, the youth wing of Jewish Voice for Peace, stood up during a breakout session called "The Struggle to Secure ...
The Florida Sukkah Made from Toys
The holiday of Sukkot may be six months off - after all, the springtime holiday of Purim begins Wednesday night - but people in South Florida are already thinking of how they'll make history by...
Why B’nai Brith Canada Defended Michael Coren’s Anti-Semitism
B'nai Brith Canada is an organization whose stated purpose it is, like our excellent Anti-Defamation League here in the United States, to defend Jews against attack. It's run by Frank Dimant whom I only ever...
A Chassidic Discussion on Dr. Phil (VIDEO)
"Dr. Phil & America's Fascination with Chassidic Women" was published by The Algemeiner on Thursday,...
Guiness World Record: Jewish Couple Oldest Ever to Get Married
It's not often people get married at 98. 95 also isn't age many people decide...
Jewish Marine in Ohio at Center of 2012 U.S. Election
JPost - As the 2012 campaign heats up in Ohio, Republicans are pinning their ...
The Dream of Zionism: Yesterday and Today
Working as an educator at Hebrew University High School for the past three years, I've...
5,000 Goodie Baskets for Israeli Soldiers on Purim
The Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) Brooklyn Region will be distributing 5,000 Mishloach Manot (picture...
The Taste of Purim, Year Round
Hamantaschen, as three-cornered pastries representing the evil Haman's ears, are most "timely" when consumed on Purim. But like other foods associated with the...
Jewish College Activist Causes Stir at AIPAC
Occupy Aipac - Liza Behrendt, 22 year old member of Young Jewish and Proud, the youth wing of Jewish Voice for Peace, stood up...
The Florida Sukkah Made from Toys
The holiday of Sukkot may be six months off - after all, the springtime holiday of Purim begins Wednesday night - but people in South...
Why B’nai Brith Canada Defended Michael Coren’s Anti-Semitism
B'nai Brith Canada is an organization whose stated purpose it is, like our excellent Anti-Defamation League here in the United States, to defend Jews against...
A Chassidic Discussion on Dr. Phil (VIDEO)
"Dr. Phil & America's Fascination with Chassidic Women" was published by The Algemeiner on Thursday, written by Chava Tombosky. Tombosky, a member of the Chassidic community...
Guiness World Record: Jewish Couple Oldest Ever to Get Married
It's not often people get married at 98. 95 also isn't age many people decide to tie the knot at. Meet Allan Marks and Lillian Hartley,...
Jewish Marine in Ohio at Center of 2012 U.S. Election
JPost - As the 2012 campaign heats up in Ohio, Republicans are pinning their hopes on a young Jewish military veteran to unseat Democratic...
The Dream of Zionism: Yesterday and Today
Working as an educator at Hebrew University High School for the past three years, I've had the privilege to teach the next generation of Jerusalem...
5,000 Goodie Baskets for Israeli Soldiers on Purim
The Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) Brooklyn Region will be distributing 5,000 Mishloach Manot (picture below) baskets to Israeli soldiers serving on bases in Israel...
Dr. Phil & America’s Fascination with Chassidic Women (VIDEO)
I was invited to attend the Dr. Phil show last week to offer commentary on their feature story about a young and beautiful woman who...
A New Look at Purim
On the holiday of Purim, Jewish communities around the world read from the Book of Esther, traditionally known as the Megillah—the "Scroll". The Megillah tells...
Adolf Hitler’s Lost Paintings Uncovered in Czech Republic
As a former artist, Hitler was an art lover and collector and countless paintings, many done by major European painters, were seized by the Nazis...
Klout: The Top 10 #Jewish “Influencers”
People have always had the power to influence others, and that power is being democratized with new social media tools. Klout's analysis is done on data...
Natalie Portman Reportedly Married, Wedding Rings Worn at Oscars (VIDEO)
When Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied showed up at the Oscars wearing wedding bands, speculation mounted that the two had already gotten married. "They were made...
