By Doing Drag, I Am My Own Golem
To play with this Jewish lore feels like a meaningful reclamation at a time when people with power and influence are quick to make monsters out of entire groups.
How Jesse Eisenberg Can Crush His (Potential) Role in ‘The Social Network Part II’
To really embody a 2020s Zuck, he should get a chain. Lean into a curly hair routine. And get a big ass statue of his wife.
18 Things to Know About Jewish Comedian and Writer Eva Victor
The "Sorry, Baby" filmmaker is a former internet sensation behind viral videos like "me explaining to my boyfriend why we're going to straight pride."
A Year After My Omi Dr. Ruth Died, I Still Feel Her All Around Me
Coming up on the first anniversary of her yahrzeit, I’m continuing her legacy — albeit in my own way.
Drag King Big D Brings Some Serious Jewish Energy (And a Chai Necklace) to ‘King of Drag’
Jewish drag clown Deanna Fleysher is a delight to watch on the Revry reality competition show.
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
A Day in the Life of an Activist Working Towards Lasting Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Standing Together, the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, envisions a just and equal society that treats every person with dignity.
How To Have Hard Conversations About Israel and Palestine With Fellow Jews
The way we talk to each other now will impact how we’re able to move forward for decades to come.
I Will Not Lose My Compassion For All, Israeli and Palestinian
I have found myself for these last weeks living in the “and,” and I want to invite you to live there with me.
Lena Dunham’s New Netflix Show Is About ‘A Loud, Messy, Complicated Jewess’
It seems that "Too Much" will be entering the same genre of TV as "Broad City" and "The Nanny."
Everything We Know About Jewish ‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Elan Bibas
A hot new bombshell has entered the villa...
JEWISH PRIDE
15 Jewish Books to Read This Summer
Happy first day of summer, pals! Pick up one (or all) of these books to celebrate the season.
Join Hey Alma’s New Jewish Fiction Writing Class With Gabrielle Korn
The queer Jewish author and guest judge of Hey Alma's Fiction Contest will teach the basics of fiction writing in this virtual class.
HEY, HEY ALMA
Will I Confuse My Jewish Kid If We Celebrate Christmas?
My husband and I were both raised in interfaith homes, but we're raising our daughter exclusively Jewish. Am I overthinking this?
I Can’t Believe My Jewish Daughter Is Going to Christen Her Interfaith Son
Should I just suck it up and go and pretend to be happy about it?
