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I came across an article about the concept of Jews being the chosen people via the JTA website. It’s written by Aryeh Tepper, and attempts to tackle what can be one of the most puzzling aspects in Jewish tradition. Tepper was spot on when he said that many modern Jews are almost ashamed of the […]
Those crazy West Bank settlers have created a video game for us young people so we can have fun while learning to agree with the settlers. Right. [Tablet] The greatest bracket you will ever see is the annual Name of The Year competition, which I take very seriously. So let’s all give Shalom Dreampeace Compost […]
This term, my parents and I put on our most stoic of faces and parted ways knowing that I, for the first time ever, would not be home for Passover. The three of us encouraged each other that this was the best of plans; I would be spending the first and second seder at school […]
Is Israel an apartheid state? This Israeli says it is. [Columbia Spectator] Meanwhile, a range of African-American students say that Israel is definitely not apartheid. [JPost] Sleep, a social life or good grades: In college, you can’t have them all. [Very Demotivational] But the creator of Dilbert thinks that you should forget academics and focus […]
I just bought two keyboards and some yarn, and it’s really brought out my creative side, which has been hidden away ever since I dropped out of art school and decided I hated that world. When I started studying philosophy, I swore off art. (No, really.) But now I think all I really need is […]
Students at Harvard say that the world’s military powers need to be more attentive to how they confront non-state actors in the wake of Judge Richard Goldstone’s recent retraction. [Harvard Crimson] This article on JVP should have quoted leaders from other groups involved in Israeli-Palestinian discourse. [Brandeis Justice] Yeshiva University’s neighborhood is the rat capital […]
Note to those loving a good, salty nosh: it is okay to eat pickles. According to the Jewish Chronicle online, the “macrobiotic diet,” which combines a list of recommended foods and a “zen” lifestyle, can include pickles and other Jewish foods. Apparently, Jews have a long history of eating healthily. Poor Jews in Europe would […]
Real talk, I hate Comcast. We pay 75$ a month for internet (which is way too much), and it only works around 75% of the time. That time did not include most of Thursday. When I call customer service to complain, they pretty much tell me to shut up. What else can I do? They […]
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 […]
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 […]