“That’s a disturbing indication of what’s wrong with our society.” Tel Aviv, March 20 – A troubling new study points to systemic discrimination in Israel so deep that...
The Spiritual Revolution of Rav Kook, by Ari Schwartz — a Book Review
A new English translation of the writing of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook from Gefen Publishing is available titled “The Spiritual Revolution of Rav Kook,” by Ari Schwartz. Rabbi Ari Schwartz...
ShivaWatch: a Rav, a Writer, a Rebel
Rabbi Mordechai Hager, a Viznitz Hasidic leader in New York known as Reb Mottele, passed away at 95. Joseph Berger, writing in The New York Times, characterized him as strong willed, but quietly...
Mighty Morphin Tavori Rangers and Other Jewish Newsbits
Two of Israel’s reigning pop music stars have been signed by Capitol Records to a ten year, seven “album” deal. Haim Saban, the Israeli-American music and media mogul and...
Did “Love, Simon” Exorcise The Jewish Bits?
Opening in theaters today is the John Hughes-like teen drama, “LOVE, SIMON” about am affable 17-year old high school student in suburban Atlanta who has a perfect family and a deep...
JewliciousReads: A Retirement Reading List for Rex Tillerson
The New York Times published a suggested reading list for former U.S. Secretary of State and Chief Diplomat Officer Rex Tillerson. Tillerson was replaced today in Washington, DC, and was reportedly...
Palestinians OK With Being Pawns Because At Least That Way Somebody Touches Them
“Otherwise it means we’re totally ignored, unimportant, and who could accept the shame?” Ramallah, March 13 – Residents of refugee camps and areas under Palestinian self-rule...
I Wish More JAPs Were Gay
When I was in 9th grade, I joined B’nai Brith Girls, a pre-sorority for Jewish high school girls. I’m still not sure how this happened, but I fondly remember my baby queer self eating pretzels...
DWH – Driving While Hasidic – This Week’s Outrages in Montreal and Brooklyn
The past few days have seen attacks and accusations on drivers who happen to be members of Hasidic sects in Brooklyn and Montreal. The Montreal Gazette reported thatnine residents of the Outremont...
We Make Sure The Number Of Buns And Franks Don’t Match. We’re The Mossad.
By the Mossad Ever wonder why you always seem to have a different number of Tupperware containers from the number of lids? Or why hot dogs come in packages of 12 but hot dog buns come in packages of...