The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer It is the sixth most popular website on the planet. It has become the go-to repository for information replacing venerable — and dusty — encyclopedias. And it’s where controversy over Israel and Judaism are a daily affair. Welcome to

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Sure, it’s known as the holiday of national liberation. Just don’t try to convince anyone who’s been spending countless hours cleaning for Passover. But just remember you’re not alone: there are plenty of people who want to share

The Jewish Internet With Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer “The other day someone asked what my plans are for Purim. I think, like every other parent of food-allergic children, my heart skipped a beat and sunk to my feet. Not this time of year again!” writes Sara

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz, The Dayton Jewish Observer When it comes to the intersection of halacha (Jewish law) and mobile technology, some queries are quite serious. Others are posed with the tongue planted firmly in one’s cheek. Q. Can I bring my iPhone into the bathroom? A. This

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Rabbis have long grappled with how to apply halacha (Jewish law) to modern situations. But sometimes questions come along that make our scholars scratch their heads. Here is a look at some Jewish digital conundrums — and possible

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Observer Nothing can replace that visceral thrill of spinning your own dreidel. So as Chanukah approaches, that means it’s time to get wrist-ready. And since everything seems to have gone hi-tech these days, you can try your luck on your computer

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer If the Great Jewish Novel is lurking inside you but can’t get out (or get published), there are people who want to help. With Jewish Book Month upon us, now is the time to end the procrastination and

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer The world recently celebrated a birthday (5,774 candles) and, God willing, so will you over the coming year. That means it’s high time to know what Judaism says about this special event and to find out how to

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Passover has matzah. Purim has hamantashen. Even Shavuot has blintzes. But what about Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah? No special foods may spring to mind. The seventh and final day of Sukkot is called Hoshana Rabbah, which comes

The Jewish Internet with Mark Mietkiewicz   It may not be a famous Jewish food like challah, blintzes or latkes. Heck, it may not be even be the most famous Jewish food that starts with a “k” like kugel, kishka or kreplach. But thanks to an odd conjunction of one