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Marco Rubio to Senate colleagues: don’t boycott Netanyahu’s speech
February 17, 2015
by Heather Robinson
Thoughts with family of Moaz al-Kasasbeh
February 4, 2015
by Heather Robinson
Tonight my thoughts are with the family of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh, a 26-year-old man who was burned alive today by a bunch of lowlife terrorists. G-d bless the soul of this brave young man who fearlessly pursued his dream to fly and to...
He’s Jewish!
February 2, 2015
by Heather Robinson
Incredibly bitter loss for the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday night’s Superbowl. While I don’t usually blog about sports, I have a couple thoughts about it. For one, both teams played well and it was quite suspenseful. Apparently one...
Aqui esta el futuro
January 21, 2015
by Heather Robinson
A few thoughts following President Obama’s State of the Union speech this evening.
The President’s proposal to give away community college for free sounds appealing and like an easy way for him to be loved. But it won’t be smart policy....
JICNY Gala Combined Retro Charm With Big Town Glam
January 13, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
Over 380 turned out for Gatsy-themed eve in Times Square
Hundreds of young professionals broke out their bow ties, feather boas, and pearls for Jewish International Connection New York’s...
Sparkling Winter Galas For Good Causes
January 13, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
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As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it may be tempting to crawl under the covers after work and induge in Netflix binges (House of...
A Date With Moses?
January 13, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
JDate Haggadah aims to spice up Seder
“A long long time ago, in a desert far away, there was a land where people worshipped cats, and men wore eyeliner. No, this wasn’t the Internet; it was the land...
Reflections On The Matzo Ball
January 13, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From New York Blueprint
In which one Jewish Woman reflects on a tradition
First off, a confession: I’ve been to a few Matzo Balls. Okay, more than a few. But this year my good friend Rachel, who recently moved back to the U.S. from Mexico...
10 Succoth Customs That Never Really Caught On
January 13, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
These ideas sounded exciting, but their execution proved problematic
10. Succoth in Siberia
9. The Succoth Seance* (* Conjuring ancient Israelite spirits to stimulate fertility)
8. Succoth VIP Manischewitz...
Top 10 Things Not To Say/Do at a Passover Seder
January 12, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
G-d commanded us to relax and enjoy at Passover. But some of these lines/moves might get you booted from the Seder.
10. “Mr. Greenberg, I love your recipe for hard matzoh balls. Oh, these are the soft...