Eric Berger, Associate Editor
• Published September 9, 2021
On Yom Kippur, we read the book of Jonah, which tells the story of how the prophet fled after God called upon him to warn the people of Nineveh of their impending destruction if they did not repent for their evil ways. Jonah, of course, ends up in a giant...
We are serious about our Jewish Joke of the Week. So much so, that we're offering a free cookie coupon from Hot Box Cookies, and all you have to do is be funny. Well, you have send us a joke that is funny, and funny clean. No funny, not clean jokes. ...
Rachel Mikva, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, Chicago Theological Seminary
• Published September 8, 2021
The most restrictive abortion law in the country went into effect on Sept. 1, 2021, after the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal. In Texas, abortions are now illegal as early as six weeks into a pregnancy — before many women...
Tanya Singer, Kveller
• Published September 8, 2021
Bubbe Esther, a devoted member of her synagogue and a lifelong member of Hadassah, was a prolific knitter and crocheter. Ever cost-conscious, she used acrylic yarn in the very 1970s hues of mustard yellow and avocado green and, with a considerable amount...
Dan Buffa, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 8, 2021
Frank (John Pollono), Swaino (Jon Bernthal) and Packie (Shea Whigham) are the kind of best friends that strangers would assume are family. The Boston Red Sox fanatics finish each other's sentences while roasting one another all inside five minutes, something...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 8, 2021
When Rob Loewenstein drives around town, he’s accustomed to other drivers tapping on their horn to get his attention after they spot his license plate. It reads “TEKIAH,” the short blast of the shofar that accompanies the Rosh Hashanah service.
“I...
Jessica Roda and Alexandra Stankovich
• Published September 7, 2021
Over the past four years, Netflix has released several shows related to people leaving the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. These shows include “One of Us,” “Unorthodox” and most recently the reality TV show “My Unorthodox Life.”
Each time,...
It’s a right of Jewish passage to wonder who out there in the world is Jewish too, especially famous people like actors, singers, athletes, and even social media stars and YouTubers. It’s just something we do.
So, to better answer the question...
By Julie and Philippe, ILoveMahj.com
• Published September 7, 2021
Hello, again! In previous articles, we've focused on the mechanics of the game, packing our tutorials full of great information for newbies getting started with American Mah Jongg. They are also a perfect refresher for those who haven't played in a...
Jordan Palmer, Mallory’s Dad
• Published September 7, 2021
I can't believe it's been a year since the Jewish news world went bonkers for St. Louis TikTok user named Mallory Palmer, who created a viral video combining the call of sea lions with the blasts of the shofar. Forward, JTA, Times Of Israel, The Cleveland...
CATHLEEN KRONEMER, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 5, 2021
As the leaves turn from verdant green to robust shades of orange, yellow and red, losing their tenuous hold on the tree branches and drifting aimlessly downward, Jews recognize this as not only heralding the coming of autumn but also the advent of the...
(JTA) — Birthright Israel is resuming its trips after a month of cancellations over Israeli COVID-19 quarantine rules, the organization announced Thursday.
Participants who have been fully vaccinated in the past six months will not have to quarantine...
