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Abe Weissman Finally Became a Marvelous TV Dad

Throughout "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," the Jewish patriarch seems to consistently underestimate Midge. Until now.

By Ces Heredia
Jewish Matchmaking

Netflix’s ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ Has Brought Me Closer to My Own Judaism

Regardless of whether the show ended in marriage or a perfect pair for any of the cast, Aleeza Ben Shalom made a fairytale ending happen for me.

By Rebecca Hoving
Pirkei Avot Goth Text

This Is the Most Goth Jewish Text

For me, goth is the radical notion that death and decay can be beautiful. Pirkei Avot's vivid, dark imagery captures that.

By Sophia Zohar
Gay Jewish Vampire

On Reclaiming Vampires as Queer and Jewish

The vampire was born of antisemitic stereotypes, therefore she is Jewish. The female vampire was born of homophobic stereotypes, therefore she is gay.

By Samara Breger
Scoliosis

This Jewish Prayer Is a Balm for Those With Chronic Illness

I love the “zokef k’fufim” blessing, and I love that it gave me a new way to view my scoliosis.

By Bridget Ott

SHAVUOT

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By A.R. Vishny
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The intersection of ecology and feminism makes a surprising appearance in the Book of Ruth.

By Elana Spivack
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Why Did Nobody Tell Us About the Jewish Holiday Where You Eat Cheesecake All Night Long?

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The iconic scream queen is godmother to actors Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal!

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18 Things to Know About Jewish Singer Mae Muller

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    "Pirkei Avot doesn’t shy away from the heavier b "Pirkei Avot doesn’t shy away from the heavier burdens we carry as human beings, and that recognition adds to the power of the text. By looking at the text through the lens of my inner goth, I get to focus in on these powerful paragraphs and marvel at their gruesome beauty (because they are, if nothing else, extremely beautiful). The goth aesthetic is relatively new compared to the longevity of Torah study, but that means it provides a new and fresh look at a classic and precious text."⁠
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Tap the link in bio for Sophia Zohar (@maimonides_nutz) on Pirkei Avot's ("Ethics of the Fathers") most hardcore lines and how their particularly dark takes contribute to the power of the ethics behind them.
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image description: a photo of taylor swift wearing a sparkly green two-piece outfit while performing in the rain. a tweet reads, "My inner Jewish mom watching Taylor Swift in the rain: 'She's going to catch a cold!'"
    "I first fell in love with the lesbian vampire the "I first fell in love with the lesbian vampire the same way generations of queers before me did: through Sheridan Le Fanu’s 1872 novella, 'Carmilla.' The character herself is sexy and insinuating, both desired and reviled by her intended victim. Lesbianism, through the lens of this novella, is parasitic. She is playing a zero-sum game: Every woman she seduces is one that becomes unavailable to men. Whether this is through death or lesbianism is immaterial. Either way, the victim loses her prescribed role, her natural place, and her value to society.⁠
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While presented as a horrifying prospect, a queer reader might find this outcome extremely attractive. The villain becomes our hero. Queer communities have always molded the dirt thrown at us into treasures (see: the word 'queer'). As is the case with all weapons and queer-coded baddies fashioned against us, the lesbian vampire is now ours."⁠
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Tap the link in bio for Samara Breger (@yesjbreg) on her novel, “A Long Time Dead" and the vampire's queer and Jewish roots.
    summer just wouldn't be the same without us!🍦(@ summer just wouldn't be the same without us!🍦(@shirasilkoff)⁠
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tap the link in bio for the jewish history of america’s most famous frozen treat, courtesy of @jewishfood.⁠
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image description: 2 slides featuring a tweet that reads, "why is it always 'the jews run the media' and 'the jews run the banks' and never 'the jews run the ice cream industry' ?? I think conspiracy theorists are hiding the real truth, the facts they don’t want you to know." and screenshots of the wikipedia page for Häagen-Dazs, Ben and Jerry's, and Baskin-Robbins. slide 1: text reads, "Häagen-Dazs is an American ice cream brand, established by Reuben and Rose Mattus in The Bronx, New York." an additional screenshot reads, "The company [Ben and Jerry's] was founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who had been friends since their childhood in Merrick, New York. Although Greenfield finished college, he was unable to get into medical school. Cohen dropped out of..." / slide 2: text reads, "Baskin-Robbins is an American multinational chain of ice cream and cake speciality shops owned by Inspire Brands. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin (1913-1967) and Irv Robbins (1917-2008) in Glendale, California." various images of ice cream cartons appear in the background of both slides.
    It's heeeere! 🎉 Allow us to introduce you to 20 It's heeeere! 🎉 Allow us to introduce you to 2023 class of “36ers," 36 remarkable Jewish New Yorkers you need to know! Our partner site @nyjewishweek has been featuring key figures from the Jewish community for the past sixteen years, and this newest group is absolutely iconic. You'll find all of our fave stars (@micaela_diamond), designers (@susan_alexandra), comedians (@samuelhmorrison) and more! ⁠
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Check out the full list at the link in bio— you might just see some familiar faces!
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image description: a tweet that reads, "debating on whether i wanna dress like a baddie or like adam sandler today" and a photo of adam sandler walking down the street wearing white sunglasses, an oversized pale pink t-shirt, red basketball shorts and a tote bag slung over one shoulder.
    "Like anyone with chronic pain, I have good days a "Like anyone with chronic pain, I have good days and bad days. The good days are great, but the bad days can be really bad and often seem quite daunting. They give me a love-hate relationship with all the bowing during services. I love the 'zokef k’fufim' blessing, and I love that it gave me a new way to view my scoliosis and subsequent chronic back pain — but on the days when my back pain is flaring up, bowing is physically painful.⁠
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Still, the idea that God 'straightens those who are bent,' is comforting to me, and I hope it can bring comfort to all Jews with similar chronic illness. I was born at a time when my pain can be managed, when treatment options exist, and when I can use Judaism to find comfort in a difficult situation."⁠
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Tap the link in bio for Bridget Ott (@bwidgeott) on the 10-year anniversary of her spinal fusion surgery and finding herself within the Amidah.
    The wait is finally over: your Sim can now enjoy a The wait is finally over: your Sim can now enjoy an authentic Shabbat dinner, complete with pixelated matzo ball soup and challah! 💻️ (rg @jewishfood)⁠
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Link in our bio for more on the latest update to the popular life simulation game's virtual menu, courtesy of our partner site @jtanews.
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image description: 4 slides of old postcards from around 1915 featuring images of Jewish women in Morocco and Tunisia. slide 1: a young girl places a hand on another girl's shoulder while at the beach. both wear matching blouses and headscarves. a stamp appears in the upper righthand corner. slide 2: a woman wears a large headscarf and various printed fabrics. she appears in profile, gazing out a window. slide 3: one of the girls from the first photo appears alone, sitting cross-legged with her hands in her lap. slide 4: a woman in a headdress and draped cloth holds a baby in her arms and stares directly into the camera. text along the bottom of the image reads, "28. (Maroc) - Femme Juive"

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