Pope Benedict: “Shoulda checked the Interwebs!”
Pope Benedict released a letter where he admits that the Vatican erred in handling the case of Holocaust-denying excommunicated bishop Richard Williamson. Part of the problem, apparently, was uh… spotty Internet access? Pope…
NJOP Scores BIG with Chicken Soup Contest
The National Jewish Outreach Program, an Upper West Side-based Modern Orthodox Kiruv organization, has spearheaded an number of innovative projects aimed at reacquainting Jews with their Judaism. These include Shabbat Across America, Passover…
The French Love a Good Anti-Zionist, Socialist Book
They especially love it when it’s written by an anti-Zionist, Socialist Israeli professor. Ha’aretz reports that Shlomo Sand, a Tel Aviv University history professor has won the Aujourd’hui Award, which is “given to…
French Love a Good Anti-Zionist Book Cont.
The remainder of Barkan’s article critiquing Sand’s book: Here is what was written about the conversion of the Khazars, a nation of Turkish origin, in the Zionist Mikhlal Encyclopedia that the State of…
Mazal Tov!
It’s not every day you can snag free Heebster swag. But this week, CoolJewBook.com and ModernTribe.com chose one lucky winner of the Cool Jew Gift Box. The winner was chosen based on the…
The Love Jug
From Artdaily.com. A fragment of a pottery vessel of Persian provenance that dates to the Middle Ages (12th-13th centuries CE) was discovered in an archaeological excavation…in the Old City of Jerusalem. The fragment…
Aharit Hayamim Live @ Shemspeed Massive
ch-ch-check it out! This saturday night is the Shemspeed Massive at 92Y Tribeca!. Fresh off the West Coast Jewlicious Festival, Aharit, some special guests and the Shemspeed rappers will all link up in…
I lv u pls wtr me!
You have to love Israel sometimes. New sensor allows plants in need of water to send text message Can a new device developed in Israel save growers the heartbreak of seeing their plants…
Did Pope Pius XII try to save Jews?
Ok. It’s after most of Polish Jewry has been decimated. It is after most of the noose has tightened around the neck of the remaining Jews. But, it if this is true, it…
Adieu à Jean-Pierre LENTIN
From our friends at Radio Nova — Jewlicious is sad to report: Jean Pierre Lentin, co-fondateur du journal Actuel (en 71) puis de Radio Nova (en 81) et compagnon de route des premières…
Deafening Silence from the State Department
The State Dept. apparently forgot to condemn the latest bulldozer attack in Jerusalem that left 2 injured. Condemnations don’t do much but since they are so de rigeur the lack of one at…
There’s always a Jewish angle: Gigolo sent to prison for blackmailing BMW heiress
I’ve been following this story for a couple of days because it’s fascinating. I just couldn’t figure out how to bring it to Jewlicious because there was no Jewish aspect to it. I…
THE ULTIMATE MISSION TO ISRAEL
Tired of the same old Federation and AIPAC trips to Israel? The Israel Center for Law and Order presents our most awesome trip to Israel: A once-in-a-lifetime experience: THE ULTIMATE MISSION TO ISRAEL…
Tonight!
Purim starts tonight, March 9th at sundown! In honor of the holiday, Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe has teamed up with ModernTribe.com to create the Cool Jew…
Chari Pere and Inbal Freund-Novick Collaborate on Agunah Cartoon
Speaking of Agunot… Well, the title says it all – cartoonist extraordinaire Chari Pere and former director of Israeli Agunah Rights lobbying group Mavoi Satum and ROI alum have collaborated and produced a…
This is Not a Hamantaschen….
This is what I learned in elementary school… Ceci n’est pas une hamantaschen, mon haverim… Yes, there are those who will try to say that Esther is Ishtar or Astar, and that Mordechai…
Rally for an Agunah Today in LA
Today in LA, on Taanit Esther, a rally will take place outside the home of a Meir Kin to convince him that after four years, it is about time to give his wife…
State of the Jewnion
It’s been a week since the Jewlicious Festival ended. I thought some kind of broad recap would be in order and might even prove to be somewhat instructive to those of you out…
The one post you’ll wish you’d read long ago already
Maybe it’s just me, but do you also feel amused by the seemingly endless range of self-help books and online advice columns? Have you also come across a website offering “expert” advice on…
Son of Norman Golb Arrested because of Alleged Dead Sea Scrolls Attacks
Man Accused in Cyber Attacks against Scroll Scholars
Why is Matisyahu on a Vespa at the Jewlicious Festival?
Anyone in the vicinity of the Alpert JCC in Long Beach last week may have witnessed somewhat of a bizarre sight – a grammy nominated, Hassidic hip hop/reggae artist puttering around the parking…
Maybe We Can Finally Get Some Good Jewish Drinking Songs!
According to Jpost Jewish binge drinking is on the rise. Apparently the Magen David Adom has been taking care of way more passed out drunks than in previous years. Although Jews have long…
Jewlicious Festival Gives Me Hope
Jason Lipeles blogging the Festival over on the Jewish Journal’s Bloggish My adrenaline is still rushing, my heart is still pounding, and, most importantly, my mind is still racing after attending Jewlicious Festival…
Purim Winnings
Purim starts this Monday, March 9th at sundown! In honor of the holiday, Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe has teamed up with ModernTribe.com to create the Cool…
