Features
There’s A Saving Grace For Victims of Prostitution
December 23, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
They’re teenagers and young women. They like to braid each other’s hair, and to do glittery arts-and-crafts projects. Some are as young as 12 or 13. Many hope to receive an iPod for Christmas, but would be happy to...
Activist Returns From Addis in Wake of Obama’s Visit
August 19, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The Huffington Post
Sudanese-American human rights activist Simon Deng traveled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 11th to be a “voice of peace” as Southern Sudanese leaders faced President Obama’s August 17th...
Why New York Women Wish They Lived in the ‘Mad Men’ Era
May 15, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
The final episode of AMC’s “Mad Men” this Sunday heralds the end of a TV era. The show’s seven seasons covered the turbulent decade from 1960 until 1970, dramatizing changing styles and social mores in the...
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...
Top 10 Reasons to Date an Israeli
January 12, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
Compliments, self-confidence and deals on moving service.
10. Because looks matter.
9. He’ll always be reachable by cell.
8. Personal security adviser in event of a terrorist attack.
7. As long as you are...