Religion & Beliefs

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Why Thanksgiving Is The Jewish Christmas

Sure, there were no pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving, but it’s still the most Jewish holiday for this part of the year. (Sorry Hanukkah.)

Shalom (Auslander) In The Thanksgiving Home

Thanksgiving means family reunions—for some people. For others, it offers an opportunity to stay home and be grateful for having cut those ties.

Black, Gay, And Jewish: Gay And Away In Israel

I go to Israel with no expectations and with a completely open heart and mind. I haven’t formulated concrete thoughts on Israel, which was the topic of debate for many meetings with my conversion rabbi.

The Half Jew Of Cherry Hill, NJ

Growing up with a Jewish dad and a Catholic mom in a very Jewish part of New Jersey isn’t the easiest gig.

What Do Medical-Marijuana And The Jewish Federations Have In Common?

Ean Seeb, a Denver medical-marijuana provider who’s active in Jewish causes, helped run parts of last week’s Jewish Federations General Assembly there.

Kindly Re-Occupy Your Facebook Pages From Anti-Semites

If you want to deflect charges of anti-Semitism from your movement, maybe consider keeping an eye on your Facebook accounts?

Shul Hopping: Hanging With The 1%

What it’s like to pray with the rich and the super rich.

Old Jews Are So Hot Right Now

That Ashkenazi gene that makes Jews live long story is front page news in this week’s New York Magazine.