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Arthur Kurzweil against a backdrop image of his dreidel collection

A prolific Jewish writer has collected 4,000 tiny dreidels found by Eastern European treasure...

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By Shira Hanau Even when Arthur Kurzweil sits by himself in his study, he doesn’t feel that he’s alone. After all, he has the dreidels...
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The many lives of a sufganiyah: Celebrating doughnut diversity for Chanukah

By Sasha Rogelberg “Gefüllte krapfen” isn’t exactly a German phrase that whets one’s appetite. In fact, the Hebrew “sufganiyot” rolls off the tongue much more smoothly....
Jakir Manela

Back from COP26, Pearlstone CEO reflects on what’s needed next to combat climate change

Tens of thousands of leaders and activists from around the world, representing world governments, NGOs and environmental organizations, gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this...
Vegan latkes

Baked sweet potato and spinach latkes with vegan sour cream

By Ilana Meiller After having rejected latkes in the past few years, I am determined to accept them back with open arms this Chanukah. No,...
Round teak wood phone speaker

2021 Chanukah gift guide

By Rebecca Brown The struggle is real: What are we buying our loved ones for Chanukah this year? Finding the perfect holiday gift may seem...
Adrien Brody plays billionaire Jewish investor Josh Aaronson

HBO’s ‘Succession’ delves into antisemitism

By Jarrad Saffren I was born in 1991 and grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs. It was a safe and prosperous time and place for...
Pearlstone Center campus

For this shmita year, Pearlstone is giving its land and staff a break

"Not a week in my life has gone by where I didn’t look forward to having Shabbat as a day of rest, and not...
Eli Siegel

When a customer collapsed at Market Maven, the general manager sprang into action

Eli Siegel, the general manager of Market Maven, was sitting outside of his store in a meeting at around 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday when...
A Young Jewish Professionals' Hamantaschen Bake at Chabad of Downtown, Feb. 2020

Ahead of Chanukah, Chabad of Downtown to host doughnut-making event

Why go out for doughnuts if you can make your own? Chabad of Downtown is holding an event the evening of Nov. 17 for young...
Chanukah pillow with a Passover phrase

‘Tis the season of Chanukah misfires — and chastened retailers

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By Shira Hanau “Deck the halls with matzo balls”? Chanukah menorahs with 12 candles? Products with misfired Chanukah messages have drawn gripes for years, but this...