Three weeks ago, on the fast day known as the 17th of Tammuz, I couldn’t help but think of Gilad Shalit, who is being held in captivity by enemies of the Jewish people and the State of Israel...
Author - Lisa Klug
Shameless Self Promotion
While we’re on the topic of summer reads, the official launch of Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe is around the bend. On September 1st, cooljewbook.com will announce...
Summer Harvest Feast
Every summer, Rabbi Naftali Citron of the Carlebach Shul in Manhattan comes out to Santa Cruz to lead a Shabbaton at Four Gates Winery. Kosher organic estate-bottled vino is served at every meal. The...
Yiddish Carries The Day
You know you’ve landed in Facebook hell when your favorite Scrabulous dies an early death due to a legal battle. Then to make things worse, the beta substitute of Hasbro’s Scrabble...