The Wandering Jew: Israel in Abstraction and Reflection
The draw and fear of Aliyah. The problems and undeniable gifts of Israel. What can the greater picture mean to a single, wandering Jew?
August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022
Oy at the Office: Obstacles and Opportunities That Come With Being the Token Jew
It’s not every day that individuals walk around the office openly declaring themselves a Catholic, a Protestant or an Atheist. But what if you were a practicing Jew? The token Jew?
August 15, 2022
Kosher Chicken Pot Pie (Almost?)
Is there really a better way to celebrate the end of Passover than with homemade Chicken Pot Pie? I think not.
August 15, 2022
Aquarius in Zion
It’s a “New Age” in Israel. Jewish Ideas Daily looks at Israel’s spiritual revival, it’s teachings, practices and politics.
August 15, 2022
Choosing Judaism: My Non-Straightforward Path to Bat Mitzvah
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah at age 27 sheds light on faith and future as a Jew. Sarah Malakoff shares her experience of becoming a Jew in adulthood alongside her fellow B’nei Mitzvah students.
August 15, 2022
I’ve Never Been in a Place With So Many Women Who Don’t Dye Their Hair
You might think a conference all about visiting the sick and dying, accompanying people from death to burial, and cemeteries would be depressing, but is was exhilarating.
August 15, 2022
Two Jews on Parenting: Second Child Syndrome – Who Really Gets Screwed?
When you have two kids, who gets the raw end of the deal? These two younger siblings take on the debate.
August 15, 2022
Pop Parsha: (Shelach Lecha) “Send Forth” Snow White
In land far far away lived a princess by the name of Snow White. But even farther away lived Caleb and Joshua. Learn what they all have in common, in Pop Parsha.
August 15, 2022
Danube Blues: A Taste of Jewish Life, and Anti-Semitism on a Trip to Hungary
Jews have had problems in Hungary for as long as the country has been Christian, says Elliot Jager with Jewish Ideas Daily, reflecting on his trip to the country, one of the most anti-Semitic in Europe.
August 15, 2022
Shiksa Eats: Cheese Pancakes
For a unique and (mildly) healthier twist on your pancakes, try adding your leftover cottage cheese from Shavuot.