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Shimon Peres on the Futility of War
After the recent passing of Israeli President Shimon Peres, z"l, I'm remembering the time I sat down with him in a Manhattan midtown hotel in 1994 at the beginning of the Oslo process to discuss the peace process.
What Is It About Israel?
It was a straightforward question, spoken in a tone that was casual but knowing: “Did it change you?” he asked us.
"A Kosher Christmas" - Yes, Really!
There's a new Christmukkah book in town, and this one's getting big play in the secular world as well as the Jewish one. The New York Times recently reviewed author Joshua Eli Plaut's A Kosher Christmas, about Jewish traditions on Christmas and how Hanukkah became known to some as "the Jewish Christmas."
The Wonders of Klal Yisrael, Jewish Peoplehood
“We kindle these lights to commemorate the miracles and the wonders”
הנרות הללו אנו מדליקין על הניסים והנפלאות
Creating an Interfaith Extended Family: How to Be A Good In-Law
When I lead Jewish grandparenting discussion groups, the topic of creating an extended interfaith family often arises.
A Cappella, Gangnam Style, & More: A Hanukkah Video Round-Up
If there's one thing Jews love, it's Jewish twists on pop culture trends - and holidays are the perfect time for them! We've rounded up a few of our favorite Hanukkah videos from across the web for your Festival of Lights listening pleasure. What are your favorites?
What Moses and Zipporah Can Teach Us About Today's Interfaith Families
In the opening chapters of Exodus, we read about a Jewish man who failed to circumcise his son.
Iggy, Lev, & Isaac: Souls Reunited
Have you ever heard the sound of two Jewish souls reuniting across the generations?
Rise up Maccabean Style for Rights of the Disabled
The sages of the Talmud had a debate about how we are to light the Chanukah menorah: Should we begin with eight candles and remove one each night, or begin with one and add through the holiday?
Morsi's Egypt
It’s so easy to make blanket statements like: “Morsi is no different than Mubarak” or “A Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egypt means the end of its treaty with Israel” or “Morsi’s influence in brokering the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel proves that a Morsi Egypt is good for Israel.”