Jewcy Zeitgeist: Jackson Breaks Records, Sanford Tries to Fall in Love, and No More Jewish Repulican Senators

Here are today’s top stories in no particular order (with a little extra to make…

Borges and the Jews-Part III

In Part I of this series, author Ilan Stavans explored Borges’ self-identification as a Jew.…

The Neglected Poetry of Yossel Birstein

This summer, Zeek has been re-examining the work of Yiddish writer Yossel Birstein. Our summer…

Jewcy Zeitgeist: US and Germany BFF, Sanford Keeps Apologizing, and Toddler Body Found

Here are today’s top stories in no particular order:   President Obama met with German chancellor…

Al Andalus: Tales of an Imaginary Spain

"The most important thing in this portion is seldom noticed," Rabbi Solomon ibn Uzair said,…

Can I Moonwalk During Shiva?

Much of the global consciousness today is focused on the death of Michael Jackson, the…

Jewcy Zeitgeist: Saying Goodbye to Fawcett and Jackson, FAFSA Made Easy, and Oscars Widen Audience

Here are today’s top stories in no particular order:   Actress Farrah Fawcett has died after a…

License to Carry: The State of Eruvim in America Today

San Francisco now has its first eruv thanks to congregation Adath Israel. Eruvs are important to observant…