Judaism

Manischewitz, a Kiddush Cup Full of Memories

It had been years since I'd tasted Manischewitz Concord Grape Wine: Last week, at my cousins's Rosh Hashanah celebration, we passed around a kiddush cup of Manischewitz and said the traditional blessing as we welcomed the Jewish New Year. When we sat down for our luncheon of Russian-style braised b ... More >>

Sampler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs, the Rosh Hashanah Edition

If you're Jewish, happy new year and l'shana tova! If you're not Jewish, you can still enjoy this week's roundup of Rosh Hashanah-themed food blog posts, and perhaps learn a little something new along the way. Voracious: At our sister paper in Seattle, food critic Hanna Raskin asked the Washington ... More >>

Video: Hanukkah-Loving Rick Perry Dances Around the Menorah

It's not nearly as bizarre as Tom Delay's appearance on Dancing With the Stars, but this video of Governor Rick Perry celebrating Hanukkah with a group of orthodox Jewish rabbis, intentionally or otherwise, is damn funny if for no other reason than Perry is trying his best not to look really, really ... More >>

Is "Brown Pride" the Same as "White Pride"?

And are there Mexican Jews?

The Sipping Seder: Passover With A Classic Cocktail Twist

The Sipping Seder​There is a philosophy in Judaism to take the religion's traditions and make them meaningful for future generations, Rob Corwin is telling me as we talk on the phone. Corwin has taken a break from planning a Seder supper at -- of all places -- an Italian restaurant in San Fran ... More >>

Brigitte Gabriel, Koran Hater: Check Out the Bible, Woman

The Bible is NOTHING like the Koran in terms of violence or subjugating women​Fans of fearmongering nutjobs must've creamed their pants over the New York Times' profile of Brigitte Gabriel, a self-described expert on global terrorism, and user of words like "Islamonazism." Gabriel is the fou ... More >>

Top 10 Hottest Jewish Musicians

​The Festival of Lights is upon us, as the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah officially kicks off at sundown tonight. Some of music's leading bigwigs will likely be sparking up the menorah, among them Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Leonard Cohen, Diamond David Lee Roth, Perry Farrell an ... More >>

Rosh Hashanah Foods

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is upon us, and like most religious holidays, it brings with it many food-related traditions. Even my Jewish friends who are generally non-observant make it a point to have a round challah or apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah. Here's a list of some of the most c ... More >>

2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: Hamesh Shaot me'Pariz (Five Hours from Paris)

Will she fly away before he gets over his aviophobia?

Eyes Wide Open

Staying on the right path (whichever one that is)

2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: Lost Islands

What do you owe your family? What do you owe yourself?

Order in the Court, a Stage Play

Aunt Mo goes gavel to gavel with the judge in charge of her case

Triple Focus

Dance Month continues with performances from a trio of local groups

I Would Rather Be Raped Than Work Any Longer On Your Campaign, Sir

Breach of contract suits are ordinarily dry, boilerplate affairs, which is why Hair Balls tips our hat to the colorful complaint filed last Friday by Donald Large against City Council At-Large Candidate Carlos Obando. Large, who is also chairs Harris County Republican Precinct 411, tells Obando in h ... More >>

Bad for the Jews

Self-hating or just everyone-hating? The Coen Brothers aim their contempt at MOTs.

Progressive Forum: Karen Armstrong

Touching the face of God is a lot easier if you know what he looks like

"A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People"

A pontiff bridges a centuries-old divide

Dear Mr. Waldman

The Summer Israeli Film Series closes with a family drama

Summer Israeli Film Series: Riki Riki

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Seder You There!

Photo courtesy of ImaginaryGirl The traditional Seder tablePassover begins tonight at sundown and if you haven't already made plans for Seder tonight or tomorrow night, we've got you covered. Seder, one of the most vital Jewish holidays, commemorates the Jewish peoples'&n ... More >>

Fifth Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival: Bloodlines

Cynthia Connop’s documentary asks the tough questions

The Value of Men

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Etan Boritzer: What is God?

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Geraldine Brooks

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The Annual Jewish Community Center Bagel Ball

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36th Annual Jewish Book and Arts Fair

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I Come From Alabama With A Shofar On My Knee

Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour

Cross-cultural comedians prove what’s so funny about peace, love and understanding

Jewish film festival

The JCC holds its fourth annual cinema gala

35th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair

The Jewish Community Center presents two weeks of authors, filmmakers and artists

The Barbeque People

This family has more dirty secrets than the Sopranos

Message in a Bottle

A maritime miniaturist depicts Jewish struggles

No Pie Here

Portrait of an "Old Lady"

And one of the most intriguing personalities of the 20th century

Best Sunday-Night Party

Hutch Ado About Nothing

No obvious joke goes untouched in this so-so TV show remake

Best Cowboy Outfitter

Ed Kane's Western Shop

Cross Ways

Hispanics search for the origins of their unique faith that fuses Jewish tradition with the celebration of Christ

Tattoo Jew

The Klezmatics put a radical and progressive spin on traditional klezmer music

Gimme a Torah

Neil Carter breaks a few stereotypes

Support Troupe

The Genesis Ballet II

Keeping the Faith

Houston Jews and Christians favor peaceful coexistence

Calling Jews to Jesus

Southern Baptists go on a not-so-kosher search to convert Jews to Christ

Boy Meets Goy

So, there's a rabbi and a priest... wait, maybe you've heard this one...

Real Life

Merry Matzo Ball. Houston's Jewish singles mambo away the Christmas blues

Real Life

A Burning (Bush) Issue. When Christmas rolls around, some Houston Jews get a little green with envy

Heroine Overdose

The Governess looks good but turns unlikable

Math Madness

Frenzied II adds up as an original

Letters

Lee Brown's Crown Heights Problem