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Shavuot's gift: What to do after 'Lost'

"Lost" has had viewers guessing about and pondering over Jacob, the mysterious island guardian, right, and his nemesis.

Watching "Lost" is an exercise in probing a mix of literary, religious and philosophical allusions, wrestling with existential and moral questions, and, of course, enjoying great storytelling about compelling characters. It's not much different from studying Torah, once you get the hang of it. Read more »

In Hungary, hungry Jews have growing food options

Changing fare in Budapest's Jewish food scene is having an impact on restaurants and in family dining rooms. Read more »

Dairy, dairy, Shavuot is quite contrary to holidays' meat traditions

Shavuot is a time to let loose with the wholesome richness of milk, to savor foods oozing with butter, yogurt and sour cream, to serve whipped cream with abandon. It's a time to smile and say cheese. Read more »

Editors' Picks

Elena Kagan: A wise bat mitzvah (N.Y. Jewish Week) The story of how a future Supreme Court nominee broke new ground at an Orthodox synagogue.

Glenn Beck's flip-flop on Nazi card (Daily Show) Watch the video of Lewis Black skewering Glenn Beck over his sudden aversion to playing the Nazi card.

Don't pick on Elie Wiesel (Huffington Post) Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has some choice words for those criticizing Elie Wiesel for raising questions over the Obama administration's calls for a building freeze in parts of Jerusalem.

Sensationalizing at Brandeis (Jerusalem Post) Reports of opposition to Israeli U.S. Ambassador Michael Oren's speaking at the Brandeis commencement have been greatly exaggerated, writes an Israel studies professor at the university.

Remembering Inna Grade (Tablet) The recent passing of Chaim Grade's widow could open the door to translating troves of writings by the Yiddish literary legend. It also offers an opportunity to reflect on her hatred of Isaac Bashevis Singer. Breaking News A scrawled swastika and graffiti that mocks Anne Frank have drawn outraged reactions from Rome's mayor, Jewish leaders and other officials. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejected a call by the presidents of Russia and Turkey to include Hamas in the peace process. Ehud Barak called on Israeli government ministers and Palestinian officials to dial back the rhetoric on Jerusalem. A mumps outbreak in Los Angeles may be related to an outbreak among yeshiva boys in the New York area. A Jewish woman was attacked in Beersheba reportedly for having the imprints of tefillin lines visible on her arms. A United Nations General Assembly vote is expected to put Libya on the Human Rights Council. One of Canada's leading Jewish philanthropic families has made one of the largest gifts ever to Toronto's Jewish community with a donation of $20 million for a revitalized arts center. Jerusalem was named one of the world's top 10 travel destinations for culture and sightseeing. The U.S. congressional auditor says Israeli restrictions and Palestinian limitations are hampering the effectiveness of an American-led mission to train Palestinian security forces. The Jewish chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee urged colleagues to reassess negative impressions of the Obama administration's U.N. outreach. Jewish British ministers David and Ed Miliband are both set to run for leader of the Labor Party. Israel issued its first gold bullion coin to mark Jerusalem Day. A Jewish Democratic congressman called on the Obama administration to list companies doing business with Iran. Rapper Q-Tip says he's going to become a Jewish Sabbath observer