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Jewish culture, holidays, and humor — explained, celebrated, and occasionally argued about.

The 5-Minute Guide to Handling Antisemitism When You Least Expect It
antisemitismMay 18, 2025
The 5-Minute Guide to Handling Antisemitism When You Least Expect It

You’re standing in line at the grocery store. You’re in a group chat with people you’ve known for years. You’re at work. And th...

An Open Letter to Queer Jews
PrideApr 29, 2025
An Open Letter to Queer Jews

Since October 7, many queer Jews have felt isolated—unwelcome in Jewish spaces and erased in queer ones. This letter is for tho...

Retro & Modern Hebrew Slang: The Words We Love, The Words We Lost, and The Ones We Need Back
Mar 24, 2025
Retro & Modern Hebrew Slang: The Words We Love, The Words We Lost, and The Ones We Need Back

If Eliezer Ben-Yehuda could scroll through Israeli WhatsApp groups today, he’d either beam with pride or short-circuit from she...

Falafel That’ll Ruin You for All Other Falafel
Jan 15, 2025
Falafel That’ll Ruin You for All Other Falafel

Let’s be clear—if your idea of falafel is some sad, pre-made, freezer-burned lump of chickpea disappointment, you’ve been lied ...

More Than Merch: How Custom Swag Builds Jewish Community & Identity
Dec 9, 2024
More Than Merch: How Custom Swag Builds Jewish Community & Identity

85% of people remember the organization behind a promotional t-shirt, and 70% keep custom apparel for over a year, according to...

The History of Hatikvah: Israel’s National Anthem
Nov 18, 2024
The History of Hatikvah: Israel’s National Anthem

Hatikvah (“The Hope”) isn’t just a national anthem—it’s a window into the soul of the Jewish people. Its words and melody carry...

Honoring Israeli Leadership: The Legacy of Ben-Gurion, Sharett, Eshkol, Meir, and Rabin
Nov 18, 2024
Honoring Israeli Leadership: The Legacy of Ben-Gurion, Sharett, Eshkol, Meir, and Rabin

Israel’s history is deeply intertwined with the vision, resilience, and determination of its leaders. From the founding of the ...