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More Details on Israel’s Conversion Bill (Plus a Primer on Israeli Politics)

Jenna Mitelman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:40 +0000

Israel's controversial new conversion bill, and the coalition politics swirling around it. Jenna Mitelman's take on why it will never pass. Related posts:

A Jewish Happy Birthday from G.W. Bush

Leora Maccabee — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:08 +0000

While he isn't the Black Eyed Peas, it is still pretty cool to hear a former Prez say "Mazel Tov." Check out G.W. Bush's birthday address to the Republican Jewish Coalition. Related posts:

What Does Barbie Say About YOU?

Leora Maccabee — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:25 +0000

Wednesday night I'm speaking on a panel called "The Future of Judaism: Told from the 20's/30's Perspective." I'm sort of nervous about it. I need your help. No related posts.

Alef List: Happenings for Hip Jews

Emily Cornell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:25:10 +0000

From a new Jewish Culture Showcase to a Passover-Safe Wine Tasting, there's definitely no shortage of awesome events for hot, fun Jews in the next few weeks. Related posts:

Give PM Netanyahu a Piece of Your Mind

Guest Post — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:48 +0000

A call for action from Rabbi Morris Allen and the Rabbinical Association on an issue that affects the treatment of converts to Judaism in Israel. Related posts:

The “Bite Tushy” Scene and Other Great Jewish Movie Moments

Leora Maccabee — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:36:42 +0000

The Oscars are over. Or as B.B. King would croon "The Thrill is Gone." But thanks to Heeb Magazine, we can still read and watch the "100 Greatest Jewish Movie Moments." Related posts:

Wanted: TC Jewfolk Minnesota Politics Writer

Leora Maccabee — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:01 +0000

TC Jewfolk is looking for an assertive, passionate and creative writer to cover the Minnesota (Jewish) politics beat for the blog during this spring's legislative session, and into the election season this fall. Are you up for the challenge? Related posts:

Descent Into the Ice Cream Tub

Guest Post — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:09 +0000

That is the story of the Jewish People. They lost all ability to battle their baser desires. They fell from their “spiritual mountain,” into the chasm of sin. The lesson for ourselves is to take care of our level of happiness. No related posts.

Ask Shuli: Nice Neighbor or Wild Thing?

Ask Shuli — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:16 +0000

Dear Shuli: We're trying to get to know our new next-door neighbors, who have two children about the same age as ours. Should I worry about their kid influencing mine, or hope that mine provides the good influence? -- Neighbor Tsores Related posts:

What the Bleep? This week’s news

Leora Maccabee — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:00:36 +0000

A lot of crazy #&#%$* happens in the Jewish world each week. Don’t miss these stories on circumcision bans, swastika graffiti, Rudy Boschwitz's legal troubles, the IDF on Facebook, and a chance to trade bibles for porn. Related posts: