Jewish Fun Facts

Hallelujah: The Word Used by Everybody
There are certain words in life that just don’t know how to quit. “YOLO.” “Literally.” “Whatever.” And, of course, the granddaddy of them all: Hallelujah. Now, “hallelujah” started out as a...
Hallelujah: The Word Used by Everybody
There are certain words in life that just don’t know how to quit. “YOLO.” “Literally.” “Whatever.” And, of course, the granddaddy of them all: Hallelujah. Now, “hallelujah” started out as a...

Greta’s Gaza Cruise 2.0: The Sequel Nobody Aske...
It’s official — Greta Thunberg is swapping “How dare you!” for “Anchors aweigh!” yet again, as she embarks on another epic Mediterranean flotilla adventure to Gaza. Yes, folks, the selfie...
Greta’s Gaza Cruise 2.0: The Sequel Nobody Aske...
It’s official — Greta Thunberg is swapping “How dare you!” for “Anchors aweigh!” yet again, as she embarks on another epic Mediterranean flotilla adventure to Gaza. Yes, folks, the selfie...

Top 10 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gift Tips
Ah, the Bar (boys, 13) and Bat (girls, 12 or 13) Mitzvah — that glorious day when a Jewish kid becomes a “responsible adult” in the eyes of tradition… and...
Top 10 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gift Tips
Ah, the Bar (boys, 13) and Bat (girls, 12 or 13) Mitzvah — that glorious day when a Jewish kid becomes a “responsible adult” in the eyes of tradition… and...

Shalom: The Swiss Army Knife of Words
Let’s talk about one of the most versatile words in the Hebrew language: Shalom. Now, if you think this is just a simple “hello,” think again. It’s like the Swiss Army...
Shalom: The Swiss Army Knife of Words
Let’s talk about one of the most versatile words in the Hebrew language: Shalom. Now, if you think this is just a simple “hello,” think again. It’s like the Swiss Army...

Shabbat Mode Activated: Your Official Guide to ...
It’s that time again. Time to switch from “Go-Go-Go” mode to the mysterious and often misunderstood “Shabbat Mode.” What does it mean, exactly? Well, it’s a state of total relaxation,...
Shabbat Mode Activated: Your Official Guide to ...
It’s that time again. Time to switch from “Go-Go-Go” mode to the mysterious and often misunderstood “Shabbat Mode.” What does it mean, exactly? Well, it’s a state of total relaxation,...

Gefilte Fish: The Mystery Meat of Jewish Cuisine
Let’s be honest. No one craves gefilte fish. Nobody’s ever said, “Omg I’m STARVING — do you have any cold, gray, jelly-covered fish lumps?” And yet… every Passover, there it is. Just...
Gefilte Fish: The Mystery Meat of Jewish Cuisine
Let’s be honest. No one craves gefilte fish. Nobody’s ever said, “Omg I’m STARVING — do you have any cold, gray, jelly-covered fish lumps?” And yet… every Passover, there it is. Just...