Behind the PTA
by Mordechai SchmutterA teacher tells all about what’s really happening on parent teacher night.
The Jewish Grinch
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyAs a Jew, I love the Christmas season, because it reminds me that I am different.
Arab League Sanctions Syria, Crushes Windpipes
by Shmuel Savage“The press in the Arab world is free to criticize Syria -- and only Syria!”
Paul McCartney-owitz?
by Mark MillerRumor has it Paul McCartney is converting to Judaism. Nu, so let's investigate.
Thanksgiving Is for Turkeys
by Judy GruenI’m sitting out Thanksgiving this year. Not because I am un-American, but because I’m full.
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.
Passover: Days of Future Past
Two remarkable women in my family personify two disparate attitudes about life.
Passover and the Zodiac
Slaughtering the Pascal lamb represented breaking free from predetermined forces beyond our control.
Islam & Silencing the Progressives
Covering up the abusive treatment of women in Muslim-majority countries.
Am I Being Over-Protective?
My 10-year-old son and his friends want to cross a busy street by themselves and get ice cream. Should I let him?
Dating Wisdom from “Are You My Mother?”
P.D. Eastman’s children’s book is really a tale about searching for your soul mate.
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My Passover Miracle
On a recent seder night, I experienced a redemption of sorts and a reminder that God knows what we need and sends it when we need it.
