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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘Tis the season of Chanukah misfires — and chastened retailers
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...
Should a non-Jewish actor play a Jew?
Last month, Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman took to “The Sarah Silverman Podcast” to raise the issue of “Jewface” — the portrayal of Jewish characters...