How A Boy And His Great-Grandfather Bonded Over A Holocaust Story
“Elliott wants to absorb as much of Jack as he can. This is not only a story of loss and devastation; it’s really also a love story.”
Brooklyn’s Joyva Has A Helluva Halvah Story
The 3 to 4 million pounds of sesame seeds that Joyva imports each year are sent through a multistage process that would make Rube Goldberg proud.
Why 83 Is The New 13 For Bar Mitzvahs
“It was a dream come true. It made me feel like I was meant to have this experience. It’s called a second bar mitzvah, but for me it was the first.”
Pussyhat Founder Takes On Immigration In New Blanket Project
“When my grandparents arrived in the U.S., they were greeted by the Statue of Liberty. But noone is there to to welcome today’s refugees at LAX.”
Why Jewish Students Are Finding A Home In The Deep South
People everywhere have such false biases, and those can be broken down by developing relationships with those very people you think are so different.
Meet Five Jewish Millennials Working To Fight The Trump Agenda
“Instead of growing even more frustrated, people can now hit where it hurts the most: the wallet.”
The Secret Jewish History Of Peeps
We know that Jewish composers wrote some of our most beloved Christmas songs, but who knew that Jewish candymakers created Easter’s most enduring treat?
The Secret Jewish History Of The Pussyhat
For thousands in the anti-Trump movement, the pink “pussyhat” is a symbol of resistance. For its co-creator Jayna Zweiman, it’s also an act of “Tikkun Olam.”
