In Treatment: Part Three by Elisa, February 08, 2008
Previously: Part One, Part Two
Emily Gould: Ok, I'm caught up now -- have you seen the episode where ...
Jewciest Week Ever: From Palestine to Valentine's by Emily Gould, February 08, 2008
This week, we wondered along with Uri Avnery whether it's fair to call Marwan Barghouti the Nelson Mandela of Palestine. Then we switched tacks entirely and made fun of protesters who are ...
Good, or Just Jewish? "Orthodox Stance" by Izzy Grinspan, February 08, 2008
A lot of Jewish art – books, movies, whatever – is terrible. Of course, a lot of art is terrible, period, and I say this as someone who has never managed to remain dry-eyed through a movie about troubled teens solving their problems ...
Super-Cute Jewish Boy Needs Valentine’s Date by Izzy Grinspan, February 08, 2008
Alex is a 23-year-old videographer living in New York City. He has never been on a Valentine’s Day date despite being totally adorable, so he’s looking for love on YouTube.
Some things about Alex: He likes Point Break, ...
Kenneth Cole: Sikh is Chic by Helen Jupiter, February 08, 2008
Fashion week is coming to a close, and I have to admit, I really couldn't care less. But I was downright ecstatic when I stumbled across this post on ...
Bad Friday: The Pope Still Wants to Convert Jews by Roi Ben-Yehuda, February 08, 2008
A few years ago he pissed off Muslims around the world when he suggested that Islam was a religion of the sword. Today, Pope Benedict XVI has
The Jewcy Guide to Israel Apartheid Week by Helen Jupiter, February 08, 2008
The fight for Palestinian liberation is hip, timely, and fashionable, but how to get involved? Here's the good news: You don't need to know a thing. Armed with the right look and a few key phrases you'll have the Zionist entity in ...
Christina Aguilera’s Bris-Appropriate Penis Balloons by Izzy Grinspan, February 07, 2008
Remember when Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears were sort of the same person, except that Christina was trashier? And then Christina married a nice Jewish guy and had a baby, while Britney—well, we all know what happened to Britney. ...
What's a Good B'Nai Mitzvah Gift? And What If the Kid Doesn't Care? by Izzy Grinspan, February 07, 2008
Welcome to Mommyblogging Dearest, your guide to Jewish parenting online -- hipster and otherwise.
What thirteen-year-olds want: Eternal popularity, to be left alone, and the Nintendo ...
Mac's Latest Musical Success Story: Israeli Yael Naim by Maya Wainhaus, February 07, 2008
It’s astonishing to think a 30 second commercial could lead
to a song and an album becoming the most popular on iTunes, but that’s what’s
happened to French-Israeli musician Yael ...
Hostess Confidential: The Health Inspector Is Here by Isabelle Viegas, February 07, 2008
I run into the kitchen, searching for Chef. I see boiling pots, smoking
grills, and line-cooks prepping their stations, but no Chef. Where the
fuck is he?
“Need something?” Max, the soon-to-be-sous-chef asks me.
Eat Pray Backlash? by Izzy Grinspan, February 07, 2008
Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love has been endorsed by Oprah and become the second-bestselling book of 2007, so of course it was due for a backlash. ...
Humanistic Judaism for New Wave Jews by Tamar Fox, February 07, 2008 NPR’s Faith Matters has a really interesting interview with Rabbi Adam Chalom, the rabbi of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in Chicago and the Assistant Dean for the ...
Tough Jews: A Slide-Show by Jewcy Staff, February 06, 2008
Heath
Ledger's recent death reminded us that the all-American heroes on
our movie screens have lately been, well, Australian. Of course,
it's also worth remembering some of Hollywood's toughest leading
men are ...
Hump Day Art: Peace Through Graffiti? by Maya Wainhaus, February 06, 2008
Congratulations! You’ve managed to get through the first 2.5
weekdays. To help you get through the second half of your week, Jewcy
is happy to present you with
The Best and Worst Opinions of the Day by Marty Beckerman, February 06, 2008
Best:
"Certainly it's a reminder that 'the troops' are hardly marching in lockstep behind the Bush/McCain perpetual war agenda."
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Heath Ledger: Macho Man by Brendan ONeill, February 06, 2008
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Saying "I Jew": DIY Weddings by Maya Wainhaus, February 06, 2008 While your taste has probably evolved beyond a veil made of a pillowcase and dandelions, the DIY spirit of childhood can still apply to a grown-up wedding. Here are some tips for the crafty brides (and grooms) out there:
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