Satire
Aish Hatorah, Saviors of Souls
If one man can kill six million Jews, then one man can save six million...
Shul Name Generator
Are you starting a new synagogue, and not sure what to call it?
Are you an...
Velvel He Was
Shimon and Shmuesster are proud to present the newest title in the "Rebbi Stories"...
Animal Sacrifices I am Willing to Make
When he was something like 10 years old, his school’s idea of an educational experience...
No Bad Questions
The kiruv world prides itself in its open-mindedness.
"Ask us anything! We will change our views...
Torah Tidbit #1: The Fucking Snake
My favorite talmudic anecdote from a gemarah in Shabbat somewhere around daf 134ish.
Paraphrased loosely:
"Should...
Book Covers
Shloime the Website Builder of Chelm presents...
I was honored, nay honored, to be part of the rebranding of one of the most established names in Jewish cuisine. Freedom Cracker has been serving up stale cold matza since 1776, and when they approached us to “bring matza to the 21st century”, we jumped at the opportunity.
The...
Judaism teaches that our interpersonal relationships are just a key to relating to God, especially our romantic ones. So, capitalizing on the bestselling book that opened people’s eyes to the fact that not all people are exactly the same, here’s our appropriation of this pop psychology masterpiece.
The first...
Biography
Philosphy
Have a Nice Trip
Psychedelics have played a key part in my growth and healing past traumas.
When I have spoken...
Our Father in Heaven
Our father in heaven they sayThe father of mercyBut as an almighty beingHe hath chosen to live...
Modes of transportation
Some run towards the fire, Some run from it
Some ride towards the end.
Head held high, staunchly gripping...
Fiction
How to Write a Frum Novel
This was a post I wrote in my teens, while I was still very much religious. As you can see, I was still very...
Kiruv
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me this, I'd have enough money to start my own religion. Or at least my own congregation. Same difference, really.
Everyone seems to have some magical elusive Judaism that I'm missing out on."Your Judaism is not like my Judaism.""You should meet Rabbi Feiglebaum. He's great, and he's not even judgmental!""There's...
This one is a kiruv special, not aimed at Judaism as a whole.
"Did you know the Matrix is a metaphor?That Groundhogs Day teaches us a valuable lesson?That the lead singer for Maroon 5 is Jewish? (and hawt, mmm!)What Gossip Girl can teach you about having a great Jewish marriage!
If that's not a reason to drop your life and become...