The Jewish Journal’s Jay Firestone delves (slightly) into the Omer and decides to take it all off for Lag Ba’Omer.
Author - Esther Kustanowitz
PresenTense Group Gets AVI CHAI Funding
The AVI CHAI Foundation is allocating up to $1.15 million over the course of the next three years to four individuals and one team of two whom it has selected as the first recipients of The AVI CHAI...
Could Hebrew Be the “Language of Love”?
It’s been a while since I’ve posted links to or excerpts from any of my Jewish Week singles columns . But since I’m in my waning days of holding that singles columnist title, and...
Could “Jewno” Win an MTV Movie Award?
Every June, MTV launches their Movie Awards, with categories like “Best Kiss” and “Best Onscreen Duo” that you won’t see during the Oscars. (Which might be what makes...
Standing Up for Women’s Equality: A New Product from Israel
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“The Matzah Song”–Citrin and Shabot Strike Back
OK, OK. Michelle, Shabot, you win. I can’t out-creative you two. Chag sameach to everyone!
“Let My Parents Go!” Video Competition: Your Turn to Vote!
You may remember this video that I was in, playing the sure-to-be-Spirit-Award-winning role of "Joshie’s Mom"–announcing a competition sponsored by Taglit-birthright israel...
Holy Moses: BibleRaps Project Does Pesach
The BibleRaps Project, helmed by Matt Bar, follows its “Purim Rap” with this treatment of the Passover and plagues story. Matt’s not just in it for the fame and glory of YouTube...