Purim

American Snipper: The Fastest Mohel in U.S. History

Catching Gefilte Fish in the Wild

Q: For years, I’ve served nothing but wild-caught gefilte fish at my Seder. But it’s gotten so expensive! This year I’m considering serving farm-raised gefilte fish, even though I know it’s not as healthy as wild-caught. Is it safe for me to do so? A.: Generally speaking, yes. Farming practices have improved greatly since the…

Beardman Triumphs

In a triumphant return to the Oscars, Martin Buber took home the big, shiny prize.

50 Sheitels of Grey

For a section of the population, a bondage and domination film is an excuse to not only let its hair down, but take it off entirely. For Chani, a self-described “Ortho-fox,” the book and film (which she hasn’t at all, ever, chas v’shalom, ever read or seen or even really heard of) are confirmation that…

Black Hat Messiah

D’Angelo Converts?