About the Author

Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Dr. Alt Miller lives with her family in Chicago, and has lectured internationally on Jewish topics. Her book Angels at the table: a Practical Guide to Celebrating Shabbat takes readers through the rituals of Shabbat and more, explaining the full beautiful spectrum of Jewish traditions with warmth and humor. It has been praised as "life-changing", a modern classic, and used in classes and discussion groups around the world.

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Despite her Olympic dreams being dashed, Estee Ackerman is still an Olympic champion proudly representing the Jewish people.

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Lena Bryant's Legacy: Inspiring True Story

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The Jewish fashion pioneer changed the way women dressed and did business.

Presidential Quotes about Jews and Israel

Presidential Quotes about Jews and Israel

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24 inspiring quotes from American presidents.

Horrific Valentine’s Day Massacre of Jews

Horrific Valentine’s Day Massacre of Jews

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On Valentine’s Day 1349 thousands of Jews were burned to death, accused of poisoning wells.

The Blind Mathematician

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Born blind, Abraham Nemeth was told to become a basket weaver. He had other plans.

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Peddling Hate on Amazon

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Amazon recently pulled two anti-Semitic books from its site. It should pull more.

Kirk Douglas: 7 Jewish Facts

Kirk Douglas: 7 Jewish Facts

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The legendary actor embraced his Jewish identity later on in life.

Jewish Summer Camp’s Incredible Lasting Impact

Jewish Summer Camp’s Incredible Lasting Impact

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Sending kids to Jewish summer camp fosters a love of being Jewish throughout their lives.

Blaming Jews for Murder: Modern Blood Libel

Blaming Jews for Murder: Modern Blood Libel

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Jews have been blamed for violence in cases where they’ve been victims or tried to help.

Holocaust Rescue in the Philippines

Holocaust Rescue in the Philippines

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Over poker games and whiskey, a group of idealistic men hatched a plan to rescue 1,200 Jews.

Dovid, Melech Yisrael: 4 Facts about This Iconic Jewish Song

Dovid, Melech Yisrael: 4 Facts about This Iconic Jewish Song

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Get a deeper understanding of this famous song.

Cambodian Princess Has a Bat Mitzvah

Cambodian Princess Has a Bat Mitzvah

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Elior Koroghli, a member of the Cambodian Royal Family and an Orthodox Jew, recently celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, the first of its kind in Cambodia.

Operation Good Neighbor: Syrian Thanks Israel for Saving her Life

Operation Good Neighbor: Syrian Thanks Israel for Saving her Life

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A viral story is drawing attention to Israel’s heroic efforts that saved thousands of Syrian refugees.

Jewish and Proud

Jewish and Proud

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Monday, January 6, is “Jewish and Proud” Day in the United States.

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6 Common Foods Popularized by Jews

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Common foods whose popularity was spread by Jews.

January 1: Five Jewish Facts

January 1: Five Jewish Facts

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Five little-known facts about the January 1 “New Year” holiday, and its meaning for Jews.

Huge Cache of Nazi-Looted Art

Huge Cache of Nazi-Looted Art

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The public can finally see paintings from one of the largest Nazi-era collections of stolen art.

Menorahs in Montana: Inspiring True Story

Menorahs in Montana: Inspiring True Story

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When the forces of light united to banish the darkness.

“You’re a Jew!”: Germany's Controversial Ad Campaign

“You’re a Jew!”: Germany's Controversial Ad Campaign

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A German ad campaign shines a light on a common slur.

The Hanukkah Expulsion of American Jews

The Hanukkah Expulsion of American Jews

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During the Civil War, General Ulysses Grant expelled American Jews from their homes during Hanukkah.

History and Meaning of Dreidels: 8 Interesting Facts

History and Meaning of Dreidels: 8 Interesting Facts

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Dreidels symbolize deep spiritual concepts and have a fascinating history.

New Jersey Kosher Market Shooting

New Jersey Kosher Market Shooting

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A little-known cult is behind the targeted attack of the kosher supermarket in New Jersey.

My Secret Jewish History

My Secret Jewish History

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After 500 years, Genie Milgrom has finally come home.

Arabs and Muslims Standing Against Anti-Semitism

Arabs and Muslims Standing Against Anti-Semitism

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Three recent cases of Arabs and Muslims taking a brave stand against anti-Jewish hatred.

Only in Israel: Saving a Life and a Man's Livelihood

Only in Israel: Saving a Life and a Man's Livelihood

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When a medic was injured, Israelis flocked to help save his business.

7 Amazing Jewish Converts

7 Amazing Jewish Converts

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Inspiring stories from those who joined the Jewish people.

British Public Figures Call Jeremy Corbyn an Anti-Semite

British Public Figures Call Jeremy Corbyn an Anti-Semite

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24 influential Brits have taken a stand not to support the anti-Semitic politician, despite the political costs.

89-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Under Police Protection

89-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Under Police Protection

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Liliana Segre received death threats for standing up to hate.

Shema Yisrael: 8 Facts

Shema Yisrael: 8 Facts

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Fascinating facts about this central Jewish prayer.

Jewish Conductor on the Underground Railroad

Jewish Conductor on the Underground Railroad

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August and Henrietta Bondi’s Jewish home was a stop for slaves fleeing North.

The October 31 Pogroms

The October 31 Pogroms

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On October 31st, 1905, thousands of Jews lost their lives in violence that swept across Russia.

Jews of Kurdistan: 10 Facts

Jews of Kurdistan: 10 Facts

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Jews lived in thriving Kurdish communities for thousands of years.

After 77 Years, A Vital New Holocaust Diary is Published

After 77 Years, A Vital New Holocaust Diary is Published

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Renia Spiegel's diary is a crucial new Holocaust memoir.

Yom Kippur Synagogue Attack

Yom Kippur Synagogue Attack

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Living with danger and embracing a Jewish life.

Bring the Joy of Judaism into Your Home

Bring the Joy of Judaism into Your Home

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Don't just celebrate the heavy Jewish holidays. Sukkot and Simchat Torah show us a joyous side of Judaism that you'll want your family to experience.

New Year’s Resolutions and Changing our Default

New Year’s Resolutions and Changing our Default

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Change is possible when we make our goals feel like easy options.

Shocking Anti-Semitism in Public Schools

Shocking Anti-Semitism in Public Schools

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Anti-Jewish bullying in Australia draws attention to anti-Semitism in public schools around the globe.

Authors Snubbing Israel

Authors Snubbing Israel

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Hundreds of authors are taking a stand in favor of boycotting Israel.

The Shofar of Auschwitz

The Shofar of Auschwitz

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In a Nazi labor camp, Jewish prisoners blew the shofar on Rosh Hashanah.

Anti-Semitism in Sign Language

Anti-Semitism in Sign Language

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The recent controversy over an online sign language dictionary shines a spotlight on anti-Semitic signs.

6 Rosh Hashanah Customs at Home

6 Rosh Hashanah Customs at Home

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Ways to connect on Rosh Hashanah when you’re not in synagogue.

Driving Ambulance 360 Miles to Take Sick Husband to Visit his Wife Around the Corner

Driving Ambulance 360 Miles to Take Sick Husband to Visit his Wife Around the Corner

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London Jews drove 360 miles to take an elderly man on a five-minute drive in their ambulance when no other help was available.

Britain's Kitchener Camp Saved 4,000 German Jews

Britain's Kitchener Camp Saved 4,000 German Jews

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The little known story is now being told.

Jews Aiding the Bahamas

Jews Aiding the Bahamas

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Jews around the world are working to help Hurricane survivors in the Bahamas.

Edda Servi Machlin and Remembering Jewish Italy

Edda Servi Machlin and Remembering Jewish Italy

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Cookbook writer Edda Servi Machlin, who recently died, recreated the world of her Italian Jewish childhood.

The Surging Violence Against Jews in NY

The Surging Violence Against Jews in NY

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NY State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein blasts the silence and urges everyone to condemn hate.

Remembering Valerie Harper

Remembering Valerie Harper

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Valerie Harper created an iconic Jewish character.

Mother of Israeli Poetry

Mother of Israeli Poetry

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Poet Rachel Bluwstein’s life mirrored the rise of the Jewish state.

Remembering Jewish New York

Remembering Jewish New York

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Celebrated historians Myrna and Harvey Frommer died within days of each other. Their work lives on.

Rabbi Manischewitz and His Iconic Company

Rabbi Manischewitz and His Iconic Company

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The 131-year-old Manischewitz Company is being sold.

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