Salmon in Pistachio Crust

My Mother’s Dementia

My mother’s inability to communicate verbally turned out to be the best thing for our relationship. In a few months I was able to shed years of embittered daughter-mother relations.

The Book of Esther: Providence Versus Chance

The German Pastor Executed for Plotting to Assassinate Hitler

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrestled with his own theology and stood up for the Jewish People.

12 Creative Hamantaschen Recipes to Celebrate Purim

Go beyond apricot and cookie dough and try one of these unique ideas for delicious hamantaschen this year.

Vayikra 5784: A Purim Redoux

Hearing God’s Call

A Purim Hat Trick

A deeper look into the meaning of Hamantaschen and the edible symbols of our enemies.

Embracing Joy

Joy unfolds as a byproduct of living a life steeped in meaning and authenticity.

Why Is This Proud Persian-Jewish Comedian Receiving Death Threats?

After receiving threats for making a joke about pro-Palestinian and Israeli chants, Dan Ahdoot remains undeterred.

Arab States Funding American Colleges

Arab nations have poured billions of dollars into American universities with little scrutiny.

When Jews Were Saved: Celebrating Personal and Communal Salvations throughout History

If you’re a Jew alive today, chances are there’s a miraculous story of survival in your family history. Here are a few of them.

Henry Morgenthau’s Queen Esther Moment

The only Jew in FDR’s cabinet, the influential politician was in a position to stand up for being a Jew and help save Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

Meet the Award-Winning Poet Who Is an Orthodox Jew

Yehoshua November is using his craft to bridge the spiritual and the physical.

Queen Esther’s Message to You

Every generation has its evil Haman. And he doesn’t care what type of Jew you are.

10 Memes on What It’s Like Growing Up Jewish

Because humor is the Jew’s first line of defense.

Easy Hamantaschen Hack

Use this cool trick to make the easiest Purim cookie ever.

Basketball Is the Solution

Combatting antisemitism and racism, and promoting peace through basketball.

 

Clothes That Reveal (Purim)

You can see who someone really wants to be by the way they dress up on Purim.

Pizza Savory Hamantaschen

Go salty with your hamantaschen this year.

One Life: Nicholas Winton’s Quiet Heroism

The new movie about Sir Nicholas Winton’s life-saving efforts during the Holocaust should inspire us today.

Nice Jewish Boys Carrying Concealed Guns

I’m no Rambo. I am fulfilling my responsibility to protect my family and my community.

Chopped Salad with Bulgur & Preserved Lemon Dressing

It’s like a different kind of tabbouleh.

Existential Threats Reunite a Divided Nation, Then and Now

The Purim story’s eerie parallels to what the Jewish people are facing today.

Preserved Lemon Dressing

A flavorful unique dressing to liven up any salad.

A Disgraceful Acceptance Speech at the Oscars

Jonathan Glazer, the Jewish director of The Zone of Interest, equated Israel with Hamas and turned his back on his people.

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl

Dive into flavor with this plant based dish.

Real Success Requires Living in the Moment

Three practical tools for living with joy right now.

Lemon Pie Easy Hamantaschen

The simple way to make delicious pie like hamantaschen.

Pekudei 5784: The Gold Standard

You Are a Mini Tabernacle

Countering Haman’s Plan

Risking His Life to Recover Bodies on October 7

Simcha Greiniman, a veteran volunteer for Zaka, witnessed the horror of the Hamas massacre upfront.

First They Came for the Jews — Now They’re Targeting Everyone

The open display of Jew hatred across Canada won’t be going away because the lunatics now know they can get away with it.

Having a Son In Gaza

Before the war I could go a month without seeing my married son. Since October 7th, every day seems like an eternity.

Negev Gold Potatoes with Harissa Mayo

Easy roasted potatoes with a kick.

The Heroic Jewish Airman in Masters of the Air

The remarkable true story of Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal.

Dining with the Devil

My father’s terrifying encounter with Reinhold Feix, the sadistic German commandant.

Jews and Anxiety

Given the Jewish people’s traumatic history and the spike in antisemitism worldwide, it’s normal to feel anxious. Here’s what you can do about it.

Catching Grenades: Aner Shapiro's Heroism

On October 7, Aner hurled back seven grenades from inside a shelter, saving many lives before being mortally wounded by the eighth.

Marriage Is Good For You

Research shows that stable marriages offer a proven path to happiness, intimacy and well-being.

Wine’s Double-Edged Secret

Why drink on Purim until one cannot tell the difference between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai?

 

Great Idea

Ideas are great. Actions are better. 

Navalny’s “Virus of Freedom” is Spreading

Prisoners of conscience risk their lives for the freedom we take for granted. They deserve to know that we have not forgotten them.

Meat Boureka Sandwiches

Upside down open face bourekas.

Goals and Desires

The Jews Who Sailed with Christopher Columbus

Fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, some Jews took their chances and set sail into the unknown with Columbus.

No Roll Quinoa Crackers with Za’atar

Easy pourable crackers that happen to be gluten free.

Vayakhel 5784: So It Is Written

Jewish Geography

Who Are Ashkenazi Jews?

Ashkenazi Jews account for about 70 percent of Jews worldwide. What are the origins, history, traditions, and foods of the largest Jewish community?

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