A good article in the NY Times about Indian Jews. It’s a bit short, but the book it discusses, The Girl from Foreign, sounds interesting. Check out the recipe as well.
Related Posts
A Piece on CNN.com
A recent commentary I wrote for CNN.com on the Pope’s MidEast visit.
In Part of Indonesia, Judaism is Embraced – NYTimes.com
In Part of Indonesia, Judaism is Embraced – NYTimes.com. A new, 62-foot-tall menorah, possibly the world’s largest, rises from a mountain overlooking this Indonesian city, courtesy of the local government. Flags of Israel can be spotted on motorcycle taxi stands, one near a six-year-old synagogue that has received a face-lift, including a ceiling with a large Star of David, paid for by local officials.
It’s not about Abraham
It’s about Sarah and Hajar. Rachel points me to this powerful poem by Mohja Kahf.