Misguided Attempts to Turn Israel into Russia, and the Palestinians into Ukrainians
A lazy and flawed analogy.
March 30, 2022
Why Rabbis Said No to “Impossible Pork”
The unique history of Jews and pigs.
Recently, Impossible Foods—a maker of plant-based meat substitutes—asked the Orthodox Union, a major kosher certifier, to put its seal of approval on its version of pork. Rabbis have long given their imprimatur to vegetarian bacon and various similar products, but in this case they deemed something called “pork” a bridge to far, even if it technically adheres to the laws of kashrut. Chaim Steinmetz explains that historical factors, going back to Hellenistic times, have made the pig a unique symbol of un-kosherness among the numerous proscribed species:
March 30, 2022
Understanding New York City’s Growing Anti-Semitism Problem
A five-fold increase in hate crimes against the city’s Jews.
A New Poll Shows Americans Welcome Public Displays of Religion
A sensibility that stands in marked contrast to trends in other countries.
Why Rabbis Said No to “Impossible Pork”
The unique history of Jews and pigs.
The Jewish Backstory to Disney’s “Bambi”
“A parable of anti-Semitism.”