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Rachel Bloom’s new show is all about death — and it may be her most Jewish one yet
The ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ creator is back with a musical comedy about looming mortality and existential dread
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Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year
If you’re also ready for a fresh start, the actress and podcast host has some timely advice for shifting your focus
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Why Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr might be the next big name in luxury shopping
The Lamarr department store honoring the Hollywood legend will open in Vienna in 2025
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How a honey sommelier could make your Rosh Hashanah even sweeter
Honey sommeliers can identify subtle notes to enhance your New Year's sweetness
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Film & TV Spider-Man is about to dip apples in honey with The Thing
In ‘An UnBEElievable Rosh Hashanah,’ the webslinger and Marvel’s famous golem celebrate Rosh Hashanah
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Why saying ‘L’shana Tova’ on Rosh Hashanah may not be the correct phrase
Many Jews (and non-Jews) seek advice about the proper grammar and usage of the well-known Rosh Hashanah greeting, 'Shana Tova'
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Books Why Jews should pay close attention to book banning and bomb threats against libraries
Threats against libraries across America recall a harrowing antisemitic history
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At the vice president’s house, a hot and muggy celebration of Jewish pride
Vice President Kamala Harris quoted from the Talmud. And for once, Rep. Adam Schiff tried to avoid the spotlight
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Film & TV Why the Israeli ‘Euphoria’ creator couldn’t wait to go to jail
In ‘Bad Boy,’ Ron Leshem and Hagar Ben-Asher tell the story of a troubled, funny teen prisoner
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FIRST PERSON I fast on Yom Kippur but don’t go to synagogue. And there are many Jews like me
Here’s why we fast on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar — but we don’t pray, repent or ask forgiveness
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From ‘Star Wars’ to Madonna: 11 times shofars showed up outside shul
The instrument, while lacking in versatility, nonetheless makes the odd non-liturgical appearance
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