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Everybody’s Jewish

People who are apparently Jewish, or at least Jew-ish according to the latest news cycle:Valerie JarrettCharlie SheenJohn Galliano’s attorneyPeople I would like to have revealed as Jewish or at least Jew-ish in the next news cycle:Sandra BullockDaniel CraigTina FeyJustin BieberWillow SmithRead More: @ myjewishlearning.comYou might also like:Hear O BieberJustin Bieber’s New TattooJustin Bieber in IsraelIs Justin Bieber Jewish?Justin Bieber Gets Crossed ...

Ever wonder why there are no modern orthodox forums?

I had a short email conversation with someone the other day about what my hashkafa was, like most, including myself – I have a hard time identifying with any one group of Jews and tend to go to many shuls and follow many different philosophies on how to get closer to the Lord. When it comes down to it, you ...

Even the Weather in Jerusalem Has Become Political

The LA Times Babylon & Beyond blog reported on Sunday that Apple has reunified Jerusalem.Has Steve Jobs become a United Nations peacekeeper? Did Apple release a new app that unites the holy city of Jerusalem during these tense times? Maybe you thought Jerusalem had already been reunified several decades ago.Read More: @ blog.rabbijason.comTags: Jerusalem has become political, Weather has become political, Weather in JerusalemYou ...

Evan Kaufmann – Jewish Hockey Player for Germany

More than 65 years ago, Evan Kaufmann’s great-grandparents were murdered in the Auschwitz death camp. Now he is taking the ice for the German national hockey team.Following a successful hockey career at the University of Minnesota, Kaufmann tried out for several professional clubs in the United States before being advised by his agent that his best option was to play ...

Esther’s in Vegas

That’s right, Esther’s in Vegas. No, not THAT Esther? We’ll shift our focus to Queen Esther in less than two weeks. For now, the focus is on another Esther.Connected Jewish leaders know that Esther Kustanowitz, the writer and social media consultant, is in Las Vegas because her Twitter and Facebook feeds pinpoint her location there. She’s at Tribefest, the Jewish ...

Esther Wojcicki: A Jewish Mother of the Tech Revolution

sometimes direct tourists toward ‘the HP garage,’ which is marked with a plaque and gets photographed a lot. It is three blocks down the street from my house. HP bought that garage, and the house it is attached to, decades ago, and preserves it. HP holds receptions in that old house sometimes, and people cherish the honor of being close ...

Esther Petrack a Modern Orthodox Jewish Girl on America’s Next Top Model

Tablet Magazine reports that there is a Modern Orthodox girl named Esther Petrack from Massachusetts on America’s Next Top Model with Tyra Banks.It’s always cool to see a fellow member of the tribe on TV show, even a reality show. It is more than a little counter-intuitive to see a Jewish girl competing for a modeling contract when you consider the tradition ...

ESPN Joins the Who Is a Jew Debate

Since commenting here about how the assassination attempt of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has brought the “Who Is a Jew” debate back into the spotlight, I have had some really intriguing conversations with colleagues about how we define Jewish status. A number of colleagues, including Rabbi Irwin Kula, Rabbi Kerry Olitzky, Rabbi Alana Suskin, and Rabbi Sue Fendrick, posted comments ...

Enthusiastic Agitators: Jewish Women on Birth Control

I’m not the first one to point out how outrageous it is that in 2012, birth control is a controversial political issue. In these trying times, it helps to look back to the Jewish women who have come before us-and already fought this war for us-for outrage, guidance, and inspiration.Below are some thoughts from Jewish women on contraception, taken from ...

Enjoy some Vlog Noshing from JWA’s Institute for Educators

As JWA’s Institute for Educators comes to a close, we wanted to share a few moments … and messages.Here’s Debra Schultz, author of Going South: Jewish Women and the Civil Rights Movement, in a spontaneous, hallway moment following her presentation.“Being Jewish demands that we do what’s right and work on behalf of the most disenfranchised people. I think for secular Jews—the majority of ...

Emuna Down the Hatch

We need Moshiach super fast.While Hamas is busy renewing missile attacks on the south of Israel today, the IDF top brass reacts by removing Hashem’s name from the army Yizkor prayer.If the IDF top brass is kicking Hashem out of the front door, then Emuna Outreach will not let up in continuing to bring Hashem through the back door;Read More: @ ...

Embroidery On Recycled Styrofoam Trays

Embroidery on recycled styrofoam trays is just too much fun, and I’m already envisioning a whole series of mini embroidered pictures. Embroidering on styrofoam trays is a great way to introduce the art of sewing to young kids or take a little time out for yourself to make a small whimsical embroidered picture.You’ll Need:recycled styrofoam trays, cleaned well and sanitized ...