diaTribe: Homesick for a Plot Spark
In the stream-of-consciousness novel by Israeli Eshkol Nevo, “Homesick,” its characters’ lives seems to roll downhill, as does the novel’s grip on its reader.
The Last Jew: Or a Different Kind of Parable
Trying to inspire people with fear often leads to indifference and indifference is what makes a Jew stop being a Jew.
Nothing More Whole Than a Broken Heart
God depends on you and me – on human action – to repair that which was broken as a result of the divine creative act in the first place.
You're Invited: J Street Minnesota Presents…
A post from J Street Board Member Andrew Luger about their October 20th event in St. Paul- and why you should attend.
Dancing That's Hotter Than Shwarma
For all of you who have wondered “why are Israelis so HOT?”, here’s a chance for you to learn how to move like them.
Recalling "When the Danube Ran Red" in Hungary’s Holocaust
When the Danube Ran Red oozes red onto its book cover. But that’s nothing compared with the blood bled, and shed, between the covers of this Holocaust memoir.
Sharing the Stories of Katrina's Jewish Voices
In Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath, JWA conducted oral history interviews and created a collection of documents and images. Now, the project needs your help.
Go On, Do It. I Dare You…
A five-step action plan to get the ball rolling for your Rosh Hashanah preparation. Try it. I dare you.
Jewish 20 and 30somethings—Your Stories Wanted!
Are you a Jewish 20 or 30something with a story to tell? Do you want to be part of a collection of voices that together tell the unique story of our generation?
A Worse Block than Cholesterol
Cholesterol blockages, drainpipe blockages – none of that compares to the hard times we’re all in for in the month ahead as we each personally start preparing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.