A Year Later
A visitor (of which there are very few these days) might comment on how relatively normal life looks in Israel, even after a year of war. The beaches are full […]
Fast Easy and Eat Salmon
As Jewfolk’s new food writer, my passion is sharing recipes, tips, tricks, and ideas to help you add meaning and joy to your Jewish holiday celebrations. You might ask, “Gayle, […]
Rosh Hashanah 5785
This year I want to dip apples in saltwater I want to spread honey on my wounds How does one forgive the sting of alienation? How does one atone for […]
The Coming Storm Part I
I can clearly recall the February day a few years ago when a KKK chapter announced it would be hosting a rally in Dayton, Ohio. At the time, I was […]
How to Support Israel and a Hostage Deal
Over Labor Day weekend, news sources announced the tragic deaths of six hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Ori Danino, 25, Alex Lobanov, 32, Carmel Gat, 40, and Almog […]
How To Prepare Shabbat Meals More Efficiently
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, As Friday afternoons are getting shorter, I would like […]
Students Gather to Honor Memory of Israeli Hostages
After the announcement of the murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas over Labor Day weekend, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, protests and vigils were held around the world. Israel […]
Where Prayer Goes to Die; Heeding Heschel’s Invitation to More Meaningful Worship
Over the past four years, I have read an average of 100 books per year. As someone who loves stories, I am struck by the conundrum of wanting to take […]
The Jewish Drinking Show: America’s Kosher Brewery & Bakery
Although there are thousands of breweries in America, and even dozens of them are certified kosher, only one is also a kosher bakery! Long Beach Beer Lab and Long Beach […]
Landsman and Sonza Spar in Fiery First Debate
U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman (D) and Orlando Sonza (R) sparred over antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war in a fiery debate on Monday night. Over 300 people packed into the Mayerson […]