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 Eco-Kosher 
 Jews Aim for 
 Sustainable 
 Sabbath 

Culinary consciousness 'gives taste to the text we study': advocate

May 9, 09 9:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - A new wave of “eco-kosher” Jews treats environmentalism as law, the Los Angeles Times reports. To strengthen their ties to their faith, culinarily conscious believers are hosting sustainable Sabbath dinners using homemade, locally grown foods. “Jewish tradition should heighten our awareness of the choices we’re making,”... More »

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environment • sustainable living • Jews • kosher • eco-friendly • seder

 Obama Plans First 
 Presidential Seder 

Friends and White House staff invited

Apr 8, 09 12:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - President Obama is planning to host a Passover seder at the White House for friends and staff tomorrow evening, JTA reports. What appears to be the first-ever presidential seder is scheduled for the second night of the Jewish holiday so guests can celebrate with their families tonight. The event “... More »

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White House • minority • holiday • Jewish • Passover • President Obama • seder

(Newser) - The kosher alcohol scene has long been dominated by sweet Manishevitz, but that old standby is getting a run for its money as premium wines, and even hard liquor, are crossing the kosher barrier. Making kosher product has many restrictions, but entrepreneurs seem to think Jewish tipplers are in the... More »

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wine • Judaism • kosher • vodka • tequila • Passover • seder

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