Religion & Beliefs

Hip Hop Artist Yitz “Y-Love” Jordan Discusses Being Black, Gay, and Jewish

Hip Hop Artist Yitz “Y-Love” Jordan Discusses Being Black, Gay, and Jewish
By Erika Davis May 21, 2012

Orthodox rapper talks to Jewcy about his decision to come out publicly, the surprising reactions to his announcement, and his plans for the future Read More

Kosher Salt: A Jewish Comic Strip

Kosher Salt: A Jewish Comic Strip
By Elizabeth Simins May 18, 2012

What happens when a blonde-haired, green-eyed tattoo enthusiast inadvertently becomes your guide to Jewish culture Read More

Canadian Filmmaker Focuses on Nigerian Jews in New Documentary

Canadian Filmmaker Focuses on Nigerian Jews in New Documentary
By erika davis May 17, 2012

Jeff Lieberman’s new film, ‘Re-Emerging: The Jews of Nigeria,’ sheds light on a Jewish community that many Jews are unaware of Read More

Modest Chic: In One Season, Out the Next—Unless You’re an Orthodox Jew

Modest Chic: In One Season, Out the Next—Unless You’re an Orthodox Jew
By Dvora Meyers May 14, 2012

This spring, long skirts and flowy tops line the racks at clothing stores, advertising a trendy look that religious girls can get on board with. A knowing consumer advices they stock up while they can. Read More

Celebrate Star Wars Day with a Darth Seder

Celebrate Star Wars Day with a Darth Seder
By Jewcy Staff May 4, 2012

“And so we dip this bitter herb in salt water, just as Han Solo was dipped in Carbonite.” Read More

Jack Black Really Wants To Get His Kids Into Hebrew School

Jack Black Really Wants To Get His Kids Into Hebrew School
By Jewcy Staff April 27, 2012

Comedic actor tries to showcase his Jewishness to administrators at a Jewish school Read More

Eugene Levy Wants to be the Passover Tim Tebow

Eugene Levy Wants to be the Passover Tim Tebow
By Stephanie Butnick April 11, 2012

‘American Pie’ actor brings matzo and Manischewitz to ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ Read More

One Woman’s Lifelong Grudge Against Anne Frank

One Woman’s Lifelong Grudge Against Anne Frank
By Jewcy Staff March 13, 2012

Remembering the late Rabbi Helga Newmark, the only girl on the block not invited to Anne Frank’s birthday party Read More

Jews and Birth Control

Jews and Birth Control
By Jewcy Staff March 1, 2012

What politicians can learn from Judaism’s nuanced perspective on reproductive rights Read More

Ladies And Gentlemen: The Jews Of Twitter

Ladies And Gentlemen: The Jews Of Twitter
By Tablet Mag February 15, 2012

It may not be as well-defined as Black Twitter, but there’s now a distinct community of Jewish Tweeters with a shared sensibility and set of concerns Read More