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Dreaming of Shabbat Tarot and Challah Movie Nights with Tubs of Cream Cheese

At 30, artist Ariella Elovic explores the longing for the built-in community of her Jewish upbringing through this delightful illustration.

By Ariella Elovic
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How to Have a Ralph Lifshitz Hanukkah

Forget the Ralph Lauren Christmas trend. Here’s to a gaudy Festival of Lights!

By Evelyn Frick
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The Jewishness of Sarah Maas’ Fantasy World

The "Court of Thorns and Roses" author uses Judaism as a beautiful foundation for the lore of the world she’s creating.

By Anna Smoot
30th Birthday

According to the Talmud, My 30s Will Be My Prime

I take issue with a lot of commentary from rabbis (ancient and modern), but they were onto something here.

By Kate Hennessey
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I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Fever Dream of a Hanukkah Hallmark Movie

"Love, Lights, Hanukkah!" is one of the most deeply weird viewing experiences you can have this holiday season.

By Varina Jones-Reid
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The 2026 Ultimate Hey Alma Hanukkah Gift Guide

Your loved ones simply need a horse girl tee, jelly donut squishy, lox bagel menorah, Hanukkah Barbie, book of Jewish magic and more.

By Hey Alma Staff

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Jewish singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro attends Capital's Summertime Ball 2026 at Wembley Stadium on June 06, 2026 in London, England

18 Things To Know About Jewish Singer-Songwriter Sienna Spiro

The up-and-comer is often compared to Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lana Del Ray and Nancy Sinatra.

By Hey Alma Staff
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18 Things to Know About Jewish Actor Brett Goldstein

The "Ted Lasso" star really, really loves the Muppets.

By Hey Alma Staff
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18 Things to Know About Trans Jewish Model Kai Schreiber

The 16-year-old daughter of Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts just made her Fashion Week debut.

By Hey Alma Staff
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A Brief History of Britney Spears and Judaism

From Kabbalah to Hebrew tattoos, the pop star has a long relationship with Jewishness.

By Evelyn Frick
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Returning to the Lost Practices of Jewish Witchcraft

If you've ever felt not "Jewish enough," consider exploring these rituals carried on by our mostly female ancestors for centuries.

By Jericho Vincent

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Hanukkah Horse Girl Tee

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Hanukkah 'Elka' Dreidel Bird Blue

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The Works Bagel Menorah

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18 Things to Know About Jewish Actor Owen Thiele

The "Adults" and "Overcompensating" star says, "Never meet your idols, except for Ilana Glazer."

By Evelyn Frick
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Fact-Checking The Rugrats Hanukkah Special

By Emily Burack

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Is It Bad Form for Me Not To Tell Other Jews I’m a Convert?

I care about the opinions of those around me and I care about being respectful towards others.

By Emily Burack
An illustrated drawing of an angry looking man in the foreground, with a sad and broken hearted girl in the background. The girl wears a shirt that reads Loud Jewish Girl and is holding a literal broken heart.

How Do I Get Over the Man I Thought Was My Bashert?

He ended it because he "doesn't know if he wants to marry a Jewish girl."

By Emily Burack
An illustrated image showing a lesbian couple in the foreground and a mom in the background. The mom has a speech bubble coming out of her mouth with lots of sexual emojis included: handcuffs, the lesbian flag, a winking emoji, and a question mark.

My Jewish Mom Asks Inappropriate Questions About My Sex Life — Help!

It feels like she is making a spectacle of my lesbianism, but she says it's just her culture.

By Emily Burack

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