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Hey Alma Hebrew School Is Almost in Session

For the first time ever, we're offering virtual classes on Jewish ritual, witchcraft, spirituality, history and language. You need to be there.

By Hey Alma Staff
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Rainbow Rosenbloom Isn’t Your Typical NJG

An excerpt from Ellen Galford's novel "The Dyke and the Dybbuk."

By Ellen Galford
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Robby Hoffman’s Mom Wrote That Yiddish Line in ‘Hacks’

Give Connie Hoffman (and Robby) an Emmy already.

By Evelyn Frick
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An Absurdly Long List of Dairy Dessert Recipes for Shavuot

Pop a Lactaid (if you're Ashkenazi) and let's get started!

By Evelyn Frick
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Finding Pride in the Polish Town My Jewish Grandparents Once Fled

An excerpt from Daniela Gerson's book, "The Wanderers."

By Daniela Gerson
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Wait, Is Ava Wearing a Star of David in ‘Hacks’ Season 5?

And does this mean that Hannah Einbinder's character is Jewish?

By Evelyn Frick

18 THINGS

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18 Things to Know About Jewish Comedian Robby Hoffman

The ex-Hasidic comedian married "Traitors" star Gabby Windey in a secret ceremony and the wedding photos are adorable.

By Evelyn Frick
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18 Things to Know About Jewish Comedian Spike Einbinder

His very talented family includes "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder and original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.

By Evelyn Frick
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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 Evelyn Frick
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The Jewish Representation in Netflix’s ‘Running Point’ Is Not a Slam Dunk

A moment in season two of the Kate Hudson and Max Greenfield-led show captures my issue with how it handles Jewish identity.

By Bev Herscovitch
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The Jewish Protest Singer More People Should Know About

The life and lyrics of the late anti-war songwriter Phil Ochs reflects the world we live in today.

By Miri Verona

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Phoebe Thompson’s ‘Girls Our Age’ Captures Deeply Felt Jewish Anxiety

The winner of Hey Alma's first fiction contest on her debut novel, writing Jewish characters and the special emotional intimacy of female friendships.

By Evelyn Frick
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Why I’m Embracing the Coach Bag Renaissance

It’s nostalgic, sustainable, and — as I’ve recently discovered — kind of Jewish.

By Avital Dayanim

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How to Get Over Your Fear of Weird Texture to Become a Cottage Cheese Girlie

Or, how to become the old Jewish woman of your dreams.

By Avital Dayanim
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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?

By Avital Dayanim
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I’m Modern Orthodox and Single — And I’d Like To Have Sex

It feels like it would be a total smack in the face to my family and upbringing. On the other hand, I feel failed by that very community.

By Avital Dayanim

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