How Mad magazine taught me to think like a furshlugginer Jewish intellectual
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Mad magazine is on life support, and I can’t say I’m either surprised or all that sad about it. DC…
Arts
Is your kid away this summer? Refresh yourself, not the camp photo page.
by Amy Goldstein This story originally appeared on Kveller. Refresh. Refresh. Refresh. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably getting ready to send kids to…
Vegetarian mushroom moussaka: Hearty Greek goodness
by Leah Koenig This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. Greek Jews are no strangers to moussaka, the rich casserole traditionally made from eggplant and…
We need fewer stereotypical Jews on TV — and more Walter Sobchaks
by Molly Pascal (JTA) — The other day, my Catholic mother-in-law again implored me, her sole Jewish daughter-in-law, to watch “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The…
JNF Edmonton honours Freya and Lewis Wasel with a very moving Negev Tribute
By Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – When Freya and Lewis Wasel moved to Edmonton 19 years ago, they came with a very positive attitude. Rather than…