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You say matzah — and matzo and matzuh and matzee and more
Readers respond to our editor-in-chief’s column about a Passover copy-editing conundrum
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Justice Breyer’s Dissent for the Ages
On February 27, the United States Supreme Court hid behind legal technicalities to give its stamp of approval to a heartless policy that goes against what we stand for as a country. As Justice Breyer said in his dissent, the outcome violates the Constitution’s Fifth and Eighth Amendments.The case, Jennings v. Rodriguez, involves class actions…
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What Kind Of Wine Are You Having At The Passover Seder?
Of all of the Passover traditions, the obligation to have four cups of wine (or grape juice) at the Passover seder might be the most controversial. Yes, even more hotly debated than sinkers vs. floaters. More essential than whether or not matzo is to be suffered or savored. While there are many varieties of kosher…
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Do You Like Matzo?
Some Jews love it. Some Jews hate it. But no matter how you feel about it, come Passover, we Jews are biblically commanded to eat it. Help us settle the great Passover debate: is matzo an amazing food or a true Jewish tragedy? Vote: How do you feel about matzo? — The Forward (@jdforward) March…
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I’m An Evangelical Christian — And I Invest In Israel Bonds
As an evangelical Christian, I have a long-standing appreciation for the unusual struggles and against-the-odds successes taking place in Israel. My interest in Israel started when I first watched the “Raid on Entebbe” in the late 1970’s. I was amazed at the real-life daring and inventiveness of that audacious IDF rescue of Israeli hostages, held…
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The Great Matzo Ball Debate: Do You Prefer Floaters Or Sinkers?
We’re less than a month away from Passover, and many of us are already dreaming of fluffy matzo balls in our soup. But like most Jewish traditions, there’s a great debate surrounding matzo balls: That of floaters vs. sinkers. Last year, our food editor Liza Schoenfien took to Twitter and found that 60 percent of…
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This Greek Camera Shop Is A Testament To Jewish Resilience
Crowded Komninon Street and its worn, cracked charcoal-colored cement suggests there’s important history contained here in these vibrant storefronts, and, more importantly, in the people who occupy them. One, a shop with the red lettering “Kunio,” has a story to tell that’s perhaps more compelling than most. Spotless, tidy, with items organized by color, Kunio…
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These Six “Healthy” Kosher Foods Actually Aren’t That Healthy
Following a nutritious diet is a key factor in just about every aspect of health and wellbeing. Whether you’re trying to shed a few extra pounds, jumpstart your energy levels, improve your sleep or just live a healthy lifestyle, it all comes back to what you put on your plate. With all the misinformation circulating…
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Ultra-Orthodox Legislators Are Weaponizing Torah Study
A version of this story first appeared in +61J, an Australian Jewish publication. How ironic would it be if Netanyahu’s government came to an end not due to his investigations, but as a result of the messy politics of religion and state? This week, representatives of the ultra-Orthodox sector in Knesset staged a coalition crisis…
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Is Modern Orthodoxy Just A Social Club?
The Orthodox Jewish community is often characterized as being obsessively ritualistic, pious and insular. More so than other denominations, our religious practice requires fealty in every area of our lives, from the first words we say when we wake up in the mornings, every morsel of food we consume, the clothes we wear, and the…
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The Two-State Solution Is Far From Dead
It seems that every passing day brings another obituary for the two-state solution. The past three months’ developments — President Trump’s December 6th Jerusalem declaration, the vitriolic Palestinian backlash, key elements of Israel’s governing Likud Party endorsing West Bank annexation and the recent US embassy announcement — can be viewed as nails in the coffin…
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Grieving Parkland Father Urges Actions To Make Our Schools Safer
The Pollack family became public activists and media notables not by choice, but because of personal tragedy. Meadow Pollack, daughter of Andrew Pollack and Shara Kaplan, was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. She was one of the victims killed on February 15th. She was 18. “She was the baby…
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