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Wholly Jewish: Max Antman: The Queerness and Politics of Torah
How can we embrace Judaism from not only a queer perspective, but also a “political” one? Max Antman (he/him), a rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, discusses how being a gay man influences his reading of Torah, how his Reform synagogue empowered his gay identity, and the sacred relationship between activism and studying Jewish text.
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Wholly Jewish: Laura: Creating Peace Out of Wholeness
This week’s guest, Cantor Laura Stein, shares her perspectives on how we can best care for those around us, the (lack of) tension between being Jewish and being a lesbian, and how her spiritual leadership inspires her social work at Mount Sinai Hospital's Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery.
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Chicken Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Zucchini Spaghetti
In trying to eat healthfully, I have developed chicken meatballs as an alternative to matzah balls. They taste great and even look the same! But the traditionalists need not worry, as I have also provided ideas for updating traditional matzah balls.
Chocolate Quinoa Cake
This cake is surprisingly moist and delicious—great for Passover and all year round.
Hummus Techina
The secret to great Israeli-style hummus is an obscene amount of techina (tahini).
Jerusalem Hummus
Jerusalem hummus is garnished with hot, spiced ground beef, often with the addition of pine nuts.
Poppy Seed Cake with Blueberries and Labneh
The earthy fruitiness of poppy seeds makes them shine in recipes both sweet and savory.
Homemade Pita Chips with Za'atar
This recipe is a perfect example of when homemade just completely crushes the store-bought equivalent.