How did The Jewish Link decide on its name? Did the selection result from intense and prolonged deliberation or an unexpected and sudden brainstorm? Was

Luckily, in the Modern Orthodox Jewish (“MOJ”) world, there are several options for sleepaway camp (at least during non-COVID times), allowing families to find the

Candles burn, tables turn, butter-makers churn and students learn. But where does all of this activity take place? Candles burn on birthday cakes and menorahs

Are you a mieskeit? That likely is a question for others to answer because beauty is in the eye of the beholder and mieskeit is

In the world of comic books, who is the strongest superhero ever? For many experts, the top ten includes Superman, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The

What is the difference between schmaltz and schmaltzy? For starters, while a mensch is, by definition, menschy, schmaltz is not necessarily schmaltzy. This is because

This year, for obvious reasons, backyard camps are popping up like pimples after a greasy meal. For the record, just because you have a backyard

Are blintzes inherently Jewish? Most scholars agree that “blintz” is a Yiddish term or at least is derived from a similar Yiddish term, “blintse.” For

How many of the 613 mitzvot can be performed via Zoom? Let’s do the math. The Talmud, at Makkot 23(b), states: “Rabbi Simlai taught: There

Shavuot is a holiday during which most functioning insomniacs can thrive and most narcoleptics struggle. This is because the holiday involves a custom of staying

Why do so many Jews love Chinese food? It is unclear but perhaps this phenomenon is not altogether surprising when you consider the similarities between

For reasons unknown, among the carbonated beverages most commonly served at a synagogue kiddush is the reliable and undeniable Ginger Ale. This recurring refreshment can