The J Street You Don’t Hear About

By Ben Sales April 6, 2011

A multiple-choice question for our readers: Last week, a  Jewish advocacy group sent an email to its supporters titled “Tell Obama: Go to Jerusalem.” Which group was it? a. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) b. The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) c. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) d. J Street As is obvious from…

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The Reading List: Yet Another “Just Had Sex” Parody

By Ben Sales April 6, 2011

Jewish A Cappella groups are going crazy with the videos. Above is the latest offering, from Kol Ish: “Just Had Chametz,” a parody of “Just Had Sex” that I like better than “Just Broke Shomer.” And here’s a video of an awesome Jewish student with two moms. And here’s a kid who’s extremely excited to…

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Some Artists Don’t Hate the Jews

By Moriel Rothman April 6, 2011

Is every negative protrayal of a Jew in the entertainment industry an indicator of hatred? If someone with Jewish friends also has a shirt with an SS logo, is he an anti-Semite? Probably not. Jordan Freiman on why the Jewish community needs to calm down and stop crying wolf when it comes to anti-Semitism.

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Dishing Up the Sweetest Pesach

By akinman April 6, 2011

Pesach just got sweeter. And no…I’m not just talking about my mother’s delicious chocolate torte she makes every Passover. Brought back by popular demand, I had to share the news. KOACH at UF just announced on Tuesday that they will be hosting their annual Chocolate Seder at UF Hillel right before the holiday festivities begin….

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