Culture
A Night at KFWE2012
Buffer When you look at the literary influences that I most admire (Poe, Hemmingway, and Thompson) you can’t help but notice a pattern. That pattern is one in which you... Read More »
Why Crummy Contests Hurt Your Brand
Buffer This morning, I saw 75 people “Like” El Al’s new contest on Facebook, “Hamantaschen eating championship.” Â While I commend EL AL for running a fun contest for Purim and... Read More »
Sounding the Shofar of Social Justice
Buffer I met Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz several years ago when we were students in Yeshivat Hamivtar, in Israel. As those who know him personally would surely attest, Reb Shmuly is... Read More »
Jewish Relativity
Buffer Religious leaders often posit that the secular world is morally relative and adrift. The changing and metastasizing values of the larger world are no doubt foreboding and challenging but... Read More »
The Dead Sea Scrolls Are on Display…Where?
Buffer The Dead Sea Scrolls are on display in Times Square. Yes, Times Square. They share a space at Discovery Times Square with an exhibition about the TV show, CSI.... Read More »
Tebowing as Political Metaphor
Buffer In an otherwise unremarkable article about the controversy over Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s public displays of religiosity, a quote from Gary Ebersole, a University of Missouri-Kansas City professor,... Read More »
Jew in the City wonders…do God and science have chemistry?
Buffer “I couldn’t help but wonder…†Sound familiar? It may be Carrie’s popular phrase of wonderment on Sex and the City, but way before the popular series hit HBO, Allison... Read More »
An Obituary for Zionism
Buffer Zionism, born in the 1890′s, died today of natural causes. Zionism, which in its early years began a life long career championing self-determination and civil rights ended life a... Read More »
“Once You Go Jack, You Never Go Back!” Interview with Alan Broner, Co-Owner of Jack’s Gourmet
Buffer Jack’s Gourmet premiered exactly one year ago at Kosherfest 2010 and after receiving rave reviews there was no turning back. This year, Jack’s Gourmet is bigger than ever and with Kosherfest... Read More »
Is There a Bright Future for the KosherSwitch®?
Buffer Orthodox Judaism often struggles with new technology. Its top problem is a simple question: “Can you use this on Shabbat?” While this sometimes comes up with manual/mechanical items, any... Read More »
A Kardashian Peace in Israel
Buffer At Jewneric we can all enjoy and respect a good joke. In that light, I present Israel’s Peace Partners as measured in Kardashians. Bryan Forbes posted this neat little... Read More »
Video Travel Diary: A Road Trip Across Israel
Buffer Kasia Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg of The Atlantic captures the essence of this fast-paced emotional travel diary of Israel, “This IsReal”.  In her subsequent interview of the director, Filmmaker Matthew Brown brings us... Read More »
New Trends in Hair Covering?
Buffer I call myself Modern Orthodox, aka “Dati Lite” in Israel. Or, as my friend Shira once termed it, an “endangered species.” How would I describe this level of observance?... Read More »
Ivanka Trump: Bringing Tznius Back
Buffer It has been a year full of famous faces in tzanua* fashions. From HRH Kate Middleton in her wedding dress ode to Grace Kelly, to Minka Kelly at this... Read More »
Why You Should Never Explain Sukkot to a Gentile
Buffer To the outside world, we Jews are crazy, and Sukkot is the icing on the cake. Wait, so … you mean to say that you just fasted for a... Read More »
Annie Get Your Gun… and Your Havdalah Candle
Buffer Your local Jewish Community Center is likely somewhat of a melting pot of the Jewish community spectrum in your area and, if it offers the right services, even the... Read More »
Proper Etiquette When Going to the Mikveh
Buffer Remember that 16-bit game where you had to choose which urinal your character should go to in the men’s room based on where other men where standing? No…? Well,... Read More »
Steve Jobs, The Beatles and Revolutionizing Jewish Philanthropy
Buffer With the passing of the legendary Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple, I was contemplating how he revolutionized and shaped multiple industries, from computers, to work style, telecom,... Read More »
Is Blogging Good for the Jews?
Buffer Two weeks ago I received a number of frantic phone calls and messages. Â A well-trafficked Jewish blog published a story that was factually untrue. Â The ignorance and hatred in... Read More »
Jewish Guys & Asian Girls, Oy Gevult!
Buffer “They’re hot, they’re smart, they’re not Jewish and they can’t dance.” We’ve all seen The Social Network (If not you should, right now, Go!), and there is no doubt... Read More »
