In What Athletic Achievement Was Yeshiva University Leading the Country?
Yeshiva University had one of its athletic teams leading the country for much of the year in a specific mark. What was it?
Was Daniel’s Bar Mitzvah Video A Shanda?
This week, both Heeb Magazine and Tablet magazine referred readers to a “Save The Date” video posted by a 12 year old resident of Atlanta, Georgia named Daniel. Daniel raps that his friends…
Technion and the Evolution of Israel: MBAs and Systems Engineers
The oldest University in Israel is the Technion, located in Haifa and established in 1924. The impetus for its creation was based on the fact that Jewish students, due to academic anti-Semitism, were…
Mighty, Mighty Good Man
I used to be that hot, young, sexy girl who all the guys liked and always gave attention to. I’m talking about when I was 18-22, more or less. During those years, I…
Save a Puppy: Urban Animal Rights Activism @JewliciousFest
Who doesn’t love puppies? Apparently the shelter system likes to kill animals who are not adopted. Yes, they just send them to doggie heaven if no one comes in a few days to…
Michael Moore Redeems a Captive, Saves Oscars
Flint Michigan’s favorite son, filmmaker Michael Moore, redeemed a captive at LAX this morning, when Palestinian filmmaker and Oscar nominee, Emad Burnat was held by immigration officials and allegedly threatened with being sent…
We Doin’ Purim: The Bubala Gang Do a Video Purim Spiel
I am (well at least I was) struggling to find the words to discuss this “Purim” video by our dear friends at Bubala Please. I mean there is a Haman, an Achashverosh (played…
The Harlem Shake in Israel: IDF Armour Unit
Look. I grew up in the diaspora. The young Jews I was used to looked like doughy teenagers well into their 30′s. Now that I live in Jerusalem, I need to be reminded…
Jewlicious Festival Schedule is Live
From conversations with the Israeli Consul General to meeting the editor of Jewrotica.org, from Brazilian stilt-wakers to rocking Havdallah – JF9 is brimming with amazing programs. The Queen Mary is the ideal spot…
The Harlem Shake in Israel: Ben Gurion University
Ben Gurion University was established in 1969 as the University of the Negev with the aim of promoting the development of the Negev desert that comprises more than 60% of Israel. The University…
The Harlem Shake in Israel: Technion
The Technion, located in Haifa and founded in 1912 is Israel’s oldest University. Technion currently has 616 faculty of which 3 are Nobel Laureates. Recently, a bid by a consortium of Cornell University…
Is There Too Much Chai in L’Chaims?
Have you noticed how many Orthodox Jewish groups that are catering to Jewish youth are plying them with alcohol? Truth be told, I drink less than a litre of spirits per decade, but…
Rabbi Shmuley Goes Jewlicious
Shmuley Boteach, who many call America’s most entertaining, engaging, and prolific Rabbis, will be the keynote speaker at the year’s Jewlicious Festival in Long Beach, California, March 8-10. The Festival, now in its…
Barack Obama’s Going to Israel; Surprising Takes on Hamentashen
What will this trip by the president mean for U.S./Israel relations? And on the fun side, what are the tastiest ways to enjoy Purim?
Not Feeling The Love In Israel?
Six years ago, Gallup surveyed individuals in nearly twelve dozen countries (one country for every rose I received today) and asked them, “Did you experience love for a lot of the day yesterday.”…
Not Feeling the Candy Hearts? Turn Around Your Fifty Shades of Abysmal Gray
It’s that time of year…chocolates, flowers, jewelry. Sappy advertisements and red and pink displays. There are reminders everywhere. It’s Valentine’s Day. Sure, it’s a bit commercial (understatement) but it’s all good. We know…
Diwon’s Valentine I Heart Mixtape
Diwon has remixed a diverse array of artists from Lana Del Rey and Miike Snow to Snoop Dog and Stevie Wonder. The LA-based Producer/DJ, is known for his unique blend of world music…
Here Comes WordCamp Jerusalem 2013: Feb. 20th!
by Menuchah Zimmerman How many WordPress developers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? None! There’s a plugin for that. Conferences are the highlight of my year. They’re fun, if somewhat awkward….
Guest Post: What Jewlicious Festival Means to Me
By Allison Saft Marketing Coordinator, Jewlicious Festival I could not be more “stokedâ€, as they say around these parts (actually, I haven’t heard anyone use this term yet) about our upcoming Jewlicious Festival…
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VIP Benefit Reception Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
Please join us aboard the RMS Queen Mary for an exclusive benefit reception featuring the finest kosher wine, gourmet pairings and world-class music. Enjoy this unique elegant evening in the Art Deco Lounge…
Student International Jewish Film Competition
Lights, camera, ACTION! This Film Competition is intended to promote and encourage the use of film and animation to explore and articulate the scope, humor and complexities of Judaism, Jewish Identity and/or the…
Israel Admits Ethiopian Immigrants Were Injected With Birth Control Without Consent; How Ultra-Orthodox Schools Fail To Teach English
Ethiopian immigrants were receiving injections of birth control drug Depo-Provera without their knowledge or consent. Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students graduate high school knowing almost no English, science or math.
Purimpalooza X: Disco Fever in LA
The original Purim party for Young Adults in Los Angeles! Let’s get down with our badselves this Purim and boogie to live 70s music. Dust off that polyester, platforms and Jewfros and head…
Mikey Pauker’s Hinei Mah Tov, Eeoohh!
Check out Shemspeed’s newest artist, Mikey Pauker’s new music video which premiered on Artist Direct today! Pick up your slick Semitic Keffiyeh at www.semiticswag.com and be on the look out for Mikey’s upcoming…
Are Israeli Textbooks Any Better Than Palestinian Ones?
Today, a report of a comprehensive comparison between Palestinian and Israeli textbooks was released in Jerusalem. For decades, the common wisdom among politicians has been that Palestinian schoolbooks reinforce hatred towards Jews and…
Former Mayor of New York Ed Koch dead at 88
Former Congressman and three-term Mayor of New York Ed Koch passed away today. Koch was quite a character, and lots has been written about the man who rose from his modest beginnings as…
