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Beyond Kugel: The Foodies Re-invigorating Jewish Cuisine
Though Jewish communities exist in every region of the world, Jewish cooking, in North America, can seem a bit limited. For many, it’s Eastern European by default: matzah ball soup, potato kugel, roast chicken. As much as we love a good kugel, it’s...
Art and Activism: Visual Responses to Antisemitism
Last week in the U.S., we saw a lot of antisemitic violence — synagogues vandalized and Jews threatened and attacked. After personal safety, the question for American Jews is how to persevere and process. What effect do these incidents have on our...New Books from Jewish Women
This fraught week coincided with Shavuot, when we celebrate the gift of Torah. We might also celebrate millennia of Jewish literature. At CANVAS, we’re marking the occasion with three new books by Jewish women. They explore a range of topics — the AIDS crisis,...
The Cosmic Reunion at DAWN
Beloved holidays have common ingredients. There are familiar melodies, recognizable symbols, and festive meals. Though Shavuot is significant in marking the ancient pilgrimage festival and celebrating the momentous occasion of receiving the Torah, it lacks the...