Simcha style: The best trends to borrow from the red carpet
Awards season is in full swing — and while it’s great to see so many Jewish nominees and winners (mazel tov, Michael...
All you need is love: Even Jews can heart Valentine’s Day
Should Jews celebrate Valentine’s Day? It feels more problematic than Christmas somehow — partly because it’s associated with a Christian saint, but also because...
Beautiful boy: Timothée Chalamet is our Jewish Fashion Icon of the month
This year's big winner was decided before the Oscar nominations had even been announced. The coveted winner of the Red Carpet Grand Slam —...
Love is in the air: 4 brilliant engagement ring trends for 2019
No pressure, but did you get engaged yet? “Engagement season” is in full swing, and you’ve only got until Valentine’s Day to pull it...
Food for life: 5 health trends you should be eating up in 2019
Is your New Year off to a healthy start? Eating well has never been easier, with new and old food trends popping...
Why thank you! 6 simple ways to show your gratitude
With gift-giving season behind us, there's no time like the present to remind you that every gift, no matter the size, requires...
Eating Europe: The best food we ate while traveling across the continent
Travel is great for so many reasons. New sites, sounds, places, and people. But it's really the local cuisine that can change the...
The year in Jewish fashion: Marvelous looks that rocked 2018
It’s been a big year for Jewish style (isn’t it always?). From the unexpected trends to fabulous celebrations and the wedding of...
Notoriously fab: RBG is our Fashion Icon of the month
The collars! The frankly astonishing workout routines! The merch! Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become a full-fledged pop culture icon, and this...
Barre Class: Plié your way to a ballet body
Nutcracker season is over — and while Disney’s cinematic version didn’t quite set the world alight this year, plenty of us are...
The benefits of a good soak: Science and religion agree on this one
As midwinter looms and the nights draw in, is there anything more tempting than a good soak in the tub? Lowering yourself...
Ready, set, go! 3 simple tips for surviving holiday travel
Holiday travel is everyone’s favorite nightmare. On the one hand, everyone is especially excited to leave work/school for a week and go...
Eat, drink and be merry: Fun stuff for Jews to do at Christmastime
Jewish Christmas. Yes, it's a thing. Traditions aren't only for Christians; were off work and hanging out with our families...
It’s a holiday miracle: Guilt-free, gluten-free divine Snickerdoodles
Anyone who knows me knows I can't pass up a good dessert. I've learned to embrace my sweet tooth over the years, and instead of...
The Nanny with style: Fran Drescher is our Jewish fashion icon of the month
Feather trim. Fanny packs. Leopard print — oh, and snake print. Looking at the fall/winter 2018 collections, you could be forgiven for thinking there...
Chic or ugly: Your perfect holiday sweater is out there
Not warm these days, is it? Still, one of the joys of winter is cozy knitwear, and there’s no shortage of Jewish inspiration. From...
Lip service: A guide to red lipstick for people who don’t wear red lipstick
If it’s the holidays, it must be red lipstick time. Chances are, you already know where you stand on this. Red lipstick is one...
Adventures in Ghent: Neon carnivals, parties in the streets, and ridiculous ribs
T he best part of travelling is the unexpected adventure that starts by connecting with new people. My memorable visit to Ghent started with a...
Geek love: Just in time for Chanukah, 5 must-have new tech gadgets
Chanukah comes early this year (like, December 2nd early!) which means you have less time than you think to track down gifts for your...
Project TEN: A world of volunteers, giving every day
Project TEN is an international development program run by The Jewish Agency for Israel that brings together Jewish young adults from around the world for...
Foodie heaven on earth: A guide to eating, drinking and exploring Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is making its way to the top of everyone’s American bucket list and it’s easy to see why. A charming little...
Picture perfect: Capturing the rustic beauty of Italy’s Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre, (in Italian, "the five towns") are nestled in the northwest corner of Italy, close to France. With crazy vistas, bomb beaches, and...
Art for the people: Finding Marc Chagall’s work in public places
Marc Chagall, one of the most famous artists of all time, brought his Jewish aesthetic to everything he did. The artist famously declared, “If...
Not just for Goyem: Why nobody can resist a holiday window
It’s so great being Jewish over the holidays. There’s no pressure surrounding Christmas; just a bunch of fun stuff (office parties, gingerbread latte) if...
Killer workout: How to kick ass, and firm it too, with Krav Maga
Krav Maga is a self-defense system that was started in the 1930s as a technique for fighting fascists. It was developed and formalized for...
On point: 8 Hanukkah themed beauty gifts that show how much you care
Olive oil, donuts, even elephants: the story of Hanukkah is packed with beauty inspiration. So this year, instead of socks and pencils, why not...
Dazzling: How to be the best dressed from Hanukkah through the New Year
Sure, you can always pull out last year’s trusty black dress, or play it safe with jeans-and-a-nice-top. But 2018 is turning out to be...
Thank goodness: Gratitude may just be the secret to a happy life
Can you train yourself to be happier in just five minutes a day? That’s the promise of the gratitude industry, a burgeoning school of...
Hubba hubba: Check out Jeff Goldblum, our Jewish Fashion Icon of the Month
There was really only one name in contention to kick off our Jewish Fashion Icon of the Month series. Did you see Jeff Goldblum’s...
Together with Pittsburgh, Together Against Anti-Semitism
As a site dedicated to celebrating the GOOD things in Jewish life, the horrific shootings at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh have...
Identity crisis: The importance of connecting Brazil’s remote Jewish communities
As a people who have been persecuted, exiled and separated throughout history, Jews around the world take strength and meaning from coming together...
Adventures in food: A guide to the 10 best Tel Aviv restaurants
I am pretty sure I was born to live in Israel, since I am obsessed with every type of food that comes out of...
Eat your heart out: The 8 best Jewish Delicatessens in the U.S.
Jews love food. We love to eat it, we love to talk about it, and we love to argue about who makes it best....
Ties that bind: The Jewish camp in Georgia that grieved with Parkland
For the past 17 years, Israeli Hanoch Greenberg has spent his summers in the American south, where he serves as a Specialist Supervisor and...
The story of us: 5 Jewish museums that preserve our culture and history
With our long history of surviving attempts to erase our culture and stories, Jews are understandably proud of our accomplishments and determined to never...
Blue plate specials: 7 authentic Israeli recipes to try at home
Israeli cuisine's popularity is on the rise, from upscale dining experiences to addictive street food. These seven authentic Israeli recipes will have you serving...
Brain food: STEM toys offer a smarter way to play
Growing up in a Russian household, science and math were always stressed as top priority subjects. I spend a lot of time studying, and...
Uber Jews: 10 super successful members of the tribe
Do you feel a bit verklempt when our fellow Jews make it to the top? I do. I take it to an extreme -- I'm like...
Beautiful people: Jewish designers strike a pose at New York Fashion Week
The glorious month of September is upon us, complete with pumpkin spice lattes, cooler evening temperatures, and of course New York Fashion Week. The...
Ooou la la: A photo blogger’s take on the most iconic spots in Paris
Paris is one of the most famously romantic cities in the world, and one of my favorite places to photograph. It's a city that...