Eat This Endangered Species

A partridge native to Yemen might go extinct. A rabbi is trying to save it, because he thinks it’s kosher.

Stay Out of It

On same-sex marriage, Orthodox Jews should keep the religious and civil separate—as they do on other issues

This Matzo Isn’t a Mitzvah

Gluten-free matzo seems to offer deliverance for people with celiac disease and similar ailments. But this unleavened bread isn’t kosher for Seders.

Heart of Texas

A new initiative encourages Orthodox families to move to Houston, where Jewish life is affordable—but will New Yorkers be enticed by kosher chili?

Game On

In the new Jewish Edition of the word-guessing game Taboo, developed by two twentysomethings and a Jewish-games company, clues lean a little bit Zionist, and “Adam Sandler” was deemed too secular

Hatch Name-Checks His Tablet Song

Although he forgot our name, oh well

The OU Screws Up Sex Ed

Please abstain … from its advice!

Should Esther Be On ‘ANTM’?

OU’s Diament says no; I say yes

Sundown: Madam Secretary

Plus the kosher donkey, and more

Teachable Moment

The limits of a cross-denominational partnership aimed at helping Jewish educators

Sundown: New Human Rights Watch Head

Plus don’t cry for A’jad, Elie Wiesel, and more

West Bank Mosque Desecration Prompts Violence

IDF confirms incident; skirmishes mild so far

Jews Split on Failed N.Y. Marriage Vote

Senators mention heritage as driving force

Orthodox Jews: Key New York-Area Swing Voters?

Ortho Union points out role observant Jewish voters played in several area races

Jewish Leaders Meet With Obama

And everyone seems impressed

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