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On the northwest side of Chicago, my old Jewish neighborhood may soon live on in infamy
Albany Park was home to Rosenblum's Bookstore, Weinberg's Clothing — and also alleged DC shooter Elias Rodriguez
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How the Manischewitz gets made — a behind-the-scenes taste of America’s most iconic kosher wine
For the syrupy Concord grape wine to be kosher, it all has to be made over the course of one, single week, known as 'Kosher Crush'
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On Yom Kippur, remembering Mosul’s rich and diverse past
Dozens of religious relics and buildings conjure up memories of a long-ago interfaith community
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Film & TV ‘The most riveting and raw documentary I have ever seen’
In 'Last Flight Home,' Ondi Timoner chronicles her ailing father's decision to end his own life
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Music RIP Coolio, who breathed new life into a familiar psalm
The 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper repurposed Psalm 23 to reflect his own reality
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Art A risk-taking photographer who addressed his own suffering by documenting the sufferings of others
David 'Chim' Seymour captured images of refugee children, as well as Audrey Hepburn and Gina Lollobrigida
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So, what’s up with all that kissing in synagogue? (No, not the people — the Torah!)
Born into a Christian cult, a Jewish writer discovers the meaning behind a practice she once found puzzling
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Finally, a cooking strategy to cut hours off your meal prep time (even on Rosh Hashanah)
Dini Klein's 'Prep + Rally' cookbook might not be a lifesaver, but it may very well be a significant timesaver
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Need a quick breakfast recipe for Rosh Hashanah morning? We’ve got you covered
This startlingly scrumptious 'Dang Good Breakfast Loaf' has apples, cinnamon, carrots and a whole lot more
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This vintage video of a Jewish boys choir has gone viral on TikTok — and it’s a joy to watch
When the Miami Boys Choir was recorded singing 'Yerushalayim,' no one anticipated that, more than a decade later, it would rack up hundreds of thousands of views
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What foods are in a Rosh Hashanah Seder? Take our quiz to find out
Which fruits and vegetables symbolize what hopes and blessings for the Jewish new year?
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How do you greet people for the High Holidays? Test your knowledge
Brush up with this quiz to make sure you don't embarrass yourself this Rosh Hashanah
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Fast Forward Ye debuts ‘Heil Hitler’ music video that includes a sample of a Hitler speech
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News ‘He was a mensch’: Slain Messianic Jew remembered as bridge-builder
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Opinion After the DC shooting it’s clear: The pro-Palestine movement must be purged of violent extremism
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Opinion This Jewish mathematician understood why Trump is a terrible poker player
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Culture Why are Christian influencers promoting Jesus mezuzahs?
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Fast Forward Texas may soon require schools to post the Ten Commandments. Meet the Jewish lawmaker fighting back.
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Fast Forward French parliamentary committee unanimously votes to posthumously promote Alfred Dreyfus
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Fast Forward Elise Stefanik says Harvard pro-Palestinian activist should lose federally-funded scholarship
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