Thanksgiving Is for Turkeys
by Judy GruenI’m sitting out Thanksgiving this year. Not because I am un-American, but because I’m full.
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Don’t Ask Your Children This
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyQuestions Jewish parents should never ask their children.
7 Billion Is Not Enough
by Simcha WeinsteinWorld population may have hit seven billion people, but here’s why we need more.
Nobel Nobodies
by Mark Miller5 Jewish geniuses were just awarded Nobel prizes. But sadly many more were rejected.
Yiddish Curses for the New Millennium
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyHe should grow like an onion with his head in the ground.
The Year We Built the Sukkah
by Perry BlockSome kids nag their dad to get them a dog. Mine nagged me to build them a sukkah.
Finding Beauty in Tragedy
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyMy husband just had a devastating stroke and the power of Jewish humor is helping me get through it.
It Could be Worse
by Mordechai SchmutterWith the ten days of repentance upon us, let’s work on our pessimism. Not that it’s going to help anything.
Jewish-ish
by Andy CowanCatholics are Catholics, never Catholic-ish, and Protestants are Protestants, never Protestant-ish. So why are we hedging our bets?
Like Totally Awesome
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyMillennial-Speak: Totally awesome ways to butcher an already totally awesome language.
The Tribe Hits the Tube
by Perry BlockThis year’s fall TV lineup has some interesting Jewish characters.
Arab Spring and Israeli Summer
by Richard RabkinIsrael is showing the world how it’s done once again. This time, it’s how to protest.
The Lost Art of Babysitting
by Mordechai SchmutterWe beg them to let us pay them to come to our houses, sit on our couch, do almost no work and raid our refrigerator. The teenagers have officially won.
Will & Kate’s Excellent Jewish Adventure
by Mark MillerWhat would it look like if Will and Kate came to my house for dinner…
The Art of the Shmooze
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyImprove your Shmooze IQ with my Shmooze Dos and Don’ts.
Seoul Man
by Richard RabkinI have a message for my Korean exchange student, 20 years in the making.
If I Were a Rich Woman
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyI write for a living. In other words, I ain’t rich.
My Commencement Address
by Judy GruenStudents around the world who will be graduating shortly, gather around and listen to my pearls of wisdom.
Did Jews Kill Bin Laden?
by Mark MillerAn elite team of Jewish celebrities may have helped bring down Bin Laden.
Bar Mitzvah Life Lessons
by Mark MillerAll I really need to know in life, I learned from my Bar Mitzvah.
Don't Ask Your Spouse This
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyFive questions you should never ask your spouse.
Priscilla’s First Purim
by Batsheva TwerskiPriscilla writes to her friend Vivian about experiencing her first ever Purim.
Fiddler on the Roof: New and Improved?
by Mark MillerSholem Alechim’s short story has been revamped for 2011. And you will love it. Or not.
British vs. Yiddish
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyOn my first trip to Britain, even though I spoke the same language, I felt very different.
Crouching Tiger Mother Hidden Dragon
by Judy GruenAmy Chua unleashed a firestorm of debate about “wimpy” western child rearing. Is she right?
Advising Guys on Buying Gifts
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyIf you’ve ever gotten a rotten present don’t blame your man. He’s GSC -- Genetically Shopping-Challenged.
We’re Here to Help
by Mordechai SchmutterNew parents need our help. But what we’re doing right now could use some work.
I'm Not Messy; I'm a Genius
by Judy GruenJanuary is national “Get Organized Month” and I just may get around to organizing… by next January.
Weighed Down
by Mordechai SchmutterMy pockets are weighing me down. Time to change all of that change.
Don't Ask Your Date This
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyQuestions you should never ask a potential Jewish mate.
Goyish vs. Jewish is Back
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyThe best of the Goyish vs Jewish 2011 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar.
As The Tsouris Turns
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyI used to write for the soap opera As the World Turns. Here's the Jewish version.
Toys for Tots
by Mordechai SchmutterStumped as to what you should get your toddlers for Chanukah? Here’s some unhelpful advice.
The Chanukah Digital Gift Guide
by Mark MillerIt’s not too late to get your beloved one of these outstanding new Jewish video games.
Picture Perfect
by Mordechai SchmutterIn today’s digital world, how exactly do professional photo studios stay in business?
7 Ways to Connect to God
Purim is the opportune time to work on piercing through the darkness and strengthen your connection to God.
Suing Parents
Children went from being our employees to our bosses, replacing responsibility with entitlement.
The Year Without Purim
Eighteen years after a series of deadly terror attacks leading up to Purim, a unique quilt helped stitch together broken hearts.
Dancing in Jerusalem
My groovy, let's-all-make-aliyah theme song that describes the various major redemption moments of the past century.
Jealous of Autistic Sibling
Our eldest son is acting out in strange ways. Is this a passing phase or a cry for help?
When God’s Face is Hidden
Sometimes it is through the darkness that we can bring out our greatest light.
3 Steps to Teach Kids How to be Happy
It’s Purim time, is everyone happy? If not, try these tools with your kids.
Soon By You
Although they mean well, these three words are like a knife digging deeper into my heart.
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God: An Introduction
Delve into some mind-boggling concepts in this exploration of the Jewish definition of God.
1. The Way of G-d: Introduction
Read each word carefully... and all its secrets will be within your grasp.
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Purim: Why Name A Holiday After The Enemy?
An in-depth video series exploring Esther’s true role in the Purim story.
Purim by Numbers
Amazing infographic to SHARE with your friends and family about Judaism's most fun holiday.
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The Shtetl Olympics
With the Sochi Olympics now over, let’s go back 100 years and imagine what a Russian “Olympics” in these shtetls would have really looked like.
Jtube: Matthew McConaughey Thanks God
Are you surprised to hear an Academy Award winning actor thank God so publicly?
