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Christopher Hitchens And Swine

After a lifelong curiosity about the prohibition against pork, one writer finds a satisfying answer—in the writings of the late Christopher Hitchens.

The New Face Of Jewish Women’s Rights

Naama Margolese—an 8-year-old Israeli girl taunted by ultra-Orthodox men who think she is immodest—is the new face of Jewish women’s rights.

Back To The Future In Germany

My husband and I moved our Jewish family from Montana to Berlin to teach our children about their roots. We didn’t anticipate the neo-Nazis.

Big Brother (Israel) Gets Political

Israel’s biggest show is now tackling Israel’s biggest issues

Vanessa Davis Just Wanted To Dance

A new year brings new resolutions to get in shape. An illustrated memoir of a lifelong quest to find a dance-fitness program that isn’t humiliating.

How Does Obama Get The Jews Back?

Support for President Obama is sagging among a key Democratic voting bloc. Now his campaign has 11 months to win back Jewish voters.

A Star Of David Atop The Christmas Tree

It’s the time of year when intermarried Jews are lectured against Christmas trees. Given marriage trends, the lecturers should learn to pipe down.

Gay, Orthodox, And Settling Down

In the documentary DevOUT, gay Jews struggle to reconcile their faith with their sexuality while raising families within the Orthodox world