Religion & Beliefs

Limmud NY: Playing Instruments on Shabbat, and Patterns in the Story of Batsheva

(While Tamar's at Jewish learning conference Limmud NY, she's bringing us regular updates.) After lighting…

Jewcy Makes Jewish Living’s “Hip Hebraic Homepages”

Jewish Living Magazine has just released their list of "Hip Hebraic Homepages" and tipped me…

Words or Turds: Mike Huckabee On Gay Marriage, Fried Squirrels

Welcome to the first installment of Words or Turds, where each week, we'll bring you…

Limmud NY: Intermarriage, Gonzo Judaism, the Hardest to Learn is the Least Complicated

(While Tamar's at Jewish learning conference Limmud, she'll be bringing us regular updates.) This morning…

Limmud NY: Mohawks, Kippot, Maariv

So it’s the end of the first evening of Limmud, the Jewish learning festival, and…

Rabbi Arrested for Drunk Driving Apologizes

I was reading tonight about the rabbi who wrote a letter of apology to her…

Show Me Your Wits: Michael Showalter

Actor and comedian Michael Showalter is known for his hilarious standup, as well as his…

On the Nightstand Thursday: Expanding the Palace of Torah

So, I’m leaving for Limmud NY in a few short hours (yay!) and as preparation,…