Judaisim
Trump Vodka Is Having a Very Un-Kosher Scandal in Israel
It’s not as if Trump Vodka is a bestseller in Israel, but it’s popular around Passover because it is deemed “Kosher for Passover.” Only problem: turns out it really isn’t.
The Internet Went Crazy Over a Rumor That Offices Are Banning Pork
In case you were blissfully unaware, rumors have overtaken the internet that some nebulous authority from on high has handed down a no-pork-in-the-office mandate, all in an ill-fated attempt to instill political correctness in pig-lovers at large...
The Ritual Slaughtering of Chickens on New York Streets Is Officially Legal
Despite the efforts of animal-rights groups, Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn are free to swing chickens above their heads and slit their throats in the streets.
Why West Coast Jewish Chefs Are Embracing Pork
The relationship between Jews and pigs is complicated. For some it’s like an extramarital affair that can be thrilling yet satisfying, despite whatever guilt it conjures.
Schmaltz and Sturgeon Made Me Remember My Jewish Roots
Since I moved to Brooklyn roughly two years ago, dining in New York's old-world-style delis and dairy restaurants has allowed me to rediscover my own Jewish identity, despite years of apathy and neglect.
