Tiny Ladies in Shiny Pants

Jill Soloway takes no pains to appear politically correct or ponderously deep in talking about her life, which can be very refreshing. She makes it clear that she doesn't take herself terribly seriously, but at times she laughs at herself a bit too hard.

"...quash stereotypes. Even Soloway's discussion of her own, secular Judaism veers into uncomfortable overgeneralizations and a field-guide feel, hence..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Books Review by Jess Sauer

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...– on the grounds has the effect of endorsing Judaism and Christianity to the exclusion of all other faiths...."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...Organization of America, which defines the fringe of American Judaism in terms of even policy towards Israel – and..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...argues that its location on the Capitol grounds endorses Judaism and Christianity to the exclusion of other faiths. Attorney..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Muslims gather at the Capitol, while clerics swap pulpits on Sunday

"...attack on the principles of Islam, principles of Christianity, Judaism, principle of every peaceful, God-fearing religion. It's not something..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

James' Journey to Jerusalem

A movie about a Christian pilgrim and chance, temptation, and illusions’ protection.

"...American screens. James’ Journey is not a movie about Judaism, faith, or Israel’s social and political struggles (at least,..."

May 14, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...was regulated by the Pharisees; the whole history of Judaism was reconstructed from the Pharisaic point of view."..."

March 19, 2004 Column

The 'Chronicle' Is Not an Academic Journal: Rather Than an 'Oversight,' Sometimes Space Limitations Restrict Material

"...was regulated by the Pharisees; the whole history of Judaism was reconstructed from the Pharisaic point of view." In..."

March 12, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

The State Capitol's commandments win another round in federal court

"...the Capitol grounds, the state was in effect endorsing Judaism and Christianity to the exclusion of other faiths. Van..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nowhere in Africa

"...British enemy alien camp (ludicrously, in light of their Judaism) in the second act, it’s become clear that their..."

May 23, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Whole Schmear

The First Annual Austin Jewish Film Festival

"...really want to go away.' So when I thought Judaism was in the wane in the South, it certainly..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Maya Churi

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...way that the Catholic church is an offshoot of Judaism. But the fundamental differences in practice and theology make..."

July 26, 2002 Column

The Believer

"...relationship with an emotionally damaged young woman fixated on Judaism. To his credit, director/screenwriter Bean eschews sensationalizing Danny's situation,..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Trembling Before G-d

"...communities. In these more traditional and literal branches of Judaism, homosexuality is condemned as a Biblical abomination. The desire..."

May 31, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Prayer Robbers

A fantasist's view of the rise of monotheism.

"...economically unsuitable or culturally incompatible. [These tribes are Earth-designated "Judaism," "Christianity," and "Islam," respectively.] However, as noted above, when..."

May 17, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Letters at 3AM

The gargoyles guarding the great cathedrals are a part of religion, a part of humanity, even a part of God. You come to be redeemed, but it's possible you'll be devoured.

"...images in Protestant churches, if at all. Islam and Judaism forbid religious imagery entirely, as do many Protestant sects...."

May 3, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Re: Resisting Evildoers

Defense against one's enemies presents a conflict for individuals who identify themselves as members of a Christian society instructed to turn the other cheek.

"...Islam was founded by the warrior-prophet Mohammed. Central to Judaism are Moses, Joshua, and King David -- holy men..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Letters at 3AM

The total absence of popular backlash to the paganism of The Mists of Avalon shows that the American fundamentalist influeunce has begun to ebb.

"...In Christian terms, this is blasphemy. Christianity, like Judaism and Islam, insists there is one god and that..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Coach's Corner

Why does a nice Jewish boy have to put up a Christmas tree?

"...whimsical suggestion that next year she consider conversion to Judaism -- where we'd buy a neat little menorah and..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Aimée & Jaguar

"...pass as an Aryan, Felice continuously flaunts her hidden Judaism (and lesbianism) in the face of the ruling party...."

Sept. 15, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Prophet for Our Times

For 10 years, Lisa Crystal Carver has been writing about sex and doing sex-drenched performance pieces under the name Suckdog. But her lifestyle is born of a profound quest for an uncompromised life, a search for truth and adventure that makes her a prophet for our time.

"...that's what my rabbi said is the goal of Judaism, to teach people how to live within the question."..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

A Drizzle of Honey: The Lives and Recipes of Spain's Secret Jews

"...neighbors, friends and detractors about culinary practices that indicated Judaism. In many cases, these documents would mention specific combinations..."

June 9, 2000 Food Review by Mick Vann

Kadosh

"...glimpse it provides into the inner workings of Orthodox Judaism. The film's long opening shot of Meir rising from..."

May 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Fool of Chelm

How Nathan Englander Survives His New Fame

"..."How should we teach Judaism to our secular children?" asks a woman from the..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Books Feature by David Garza

Festival of Lite

Arts writer Robi Polgar finds the true meaning of Chanukah, if not the true spelling ...

Dec. 3, 1999 Features Feature by Robi Polgar

Against the Grain

A profile of Bad Livers bassist Mark Rubin

"..."strong religious experience" that renewed the family's ties to Judaism. The resulting 100-mile treks to a synagogue in Oklahoma..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Code We Share

How a nice Jewish boy like Lorne Opler found G_d at a Christian seminary.

"...seminary allowed me to safely re-examine my connection to Judaism, and consider a return home, when the time was..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Features Feature by Lorne Opler

Book Reviews

"...Here Sukenick reflects on Judaism. One of his themes has to do with being..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Books Review

Book Reviews

For the Relief of Unbearable Urges: Stories

"...Park Avenue" follows a financial analyst's lightning conversion to Judaism after he has a taxicab epiphany: "Ping! Like that..."

June 11, 1999 Books Review

Postmarks

Nonprofit Needs

"...form" is how Christianity traditionally defamed both Jews and Judaism, bequeathing to the Christian West a 1,500-year legacy of..."

March 19, 1999 Column

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