I awoke on Inauguration Day early to read through the list of over 140 people who were given pardons or commutations. I was struck by the over a baker’s dozen of names of convicted felons or...
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Motorcycle Jackets, Jerusalem and the Jews
If you’ve been out and about in Jerusalem lately, or any major metropolis really, you may have noticed a proliferation of women wearing old-school Motorcycle jackets. What’s going on? Is...
Fashionistas Bash Female MKs International Women’s Day Attire As ‘Frumpy’
“Pantsuits as far as the eye could see.” Jerusalem, March 8 – Close followers of sartorial fashion trends has harsh words for female lawmakers today, criticizing them for...
Israel Off the Beaten Path: Maskit Fashion House
Join us as we visit epic sites in Israel that are a little off the beaten path! Maskit We wandered over to Old Jaffa, where, after passing the eclectic and colorful flea market, we found ourselves at...
Transgender Jews in Orlando; Achtung Must Be Paid, Biff; and Other Newsbits
In Orlando, Florida, this week, many of the leaders of Reform Judaism are meeting. On Thursday, the group is expected to pass a far-reaching resolution on transgender rights. The resolution under...
Fashion Shopping in Israel: What you need to know
Fashion Shopping in Israel: What you need to know By Michelle Esther Appelbaum, MA Educational Psychology, MBA Candidate As an American living in Israel, my expectations, desires, needs and wants...
Gilad Shalit’s Ugly Hamas Shirt…
…is a fucking fashion sensation in Gaza That’s right. Available in four colors, including the classic black worn by Shalit, the shirts are flying off the shelf in Gaza. Selling at 50...
Galliano Guilty Verdict for Racist Rants
Former chief fashion designer at Christian Dior, John Galliano, was found guilty of making “public insults” based on origin, religion, race or authenticity after an incident where he...