Joshua Max Feldman
@jmaxfeldman.bsky.social
Writer. Father. New Yorker. The Wondering Jew ✡️ on Substack: https://jmaxfeldman.substack.com/
Author of THE BOOK OF JONAH (Henry Holt) & START WITHOUT ME (William Morrow) http://amzn.to/2E5YNku
Author of THE BOOK OF JONAH (Henry Holt) & START WITHOUT ME (William Morrow) http://amzn.to/2E5YNku
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✡️ What does Judaism say about… miracles? cannabis? the death penalty? Superman?
I explore all of it (and more) in The Wondering Jew, my twice-weekly newsletter about Jewish life in America today.
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I explore all of it (and more) in The Wondering Jew, my twice-weekly newsletter about Jewish life in America today.
👉 Subscribe here: jmaxfeldman.substack.com
How my grandmother's kugel became a Thanksgiving staple, today on The Wondering Jew.
#Judaism #Jewsky
#Judaism #Jewsky
Thanksgiving Kugel - Why Not?
Featuring my grandmother's recipe
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November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Is turkey kosher? Yes! But why is it kosher? A deeper question!
That and this week's Torah portion and more on The Wondering Jew!
#Judaism #Jewsky
That and this week's Torah portion and more on The Wondering Jew!
#Judaism #Jewsky
Why Is Turkey Kosher?
Plus this week's Torah portion and more in the Everything Challah
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November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today on The Wondering Jew: Coming out of heart surgery and how it reminded me of the people of Genesis.
#Judaism #Jewsky
#Judaism #Jewsky
How Does It Feel to Come Out of Heart Surgery?
The Final Installment of Refuah Shlema: Thoughts on Healing
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November 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Wrote today about a heroic Jew who won the Iron Cross fighting for Germany in World War I and the Silver Star fighting against the Nazis in World War II.
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#Judaism #Jewsky
The Everything Shabbat: Thoughts and Ideas as the Sabbath Approaches
Get ready for Shabbat with the Everything Challah
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Moments of transcendence are by definition rare. But they do occur.
For The Wondering Jew, I wrote about one I experienced in synagogue the day before my heart surgery
#Judaism #Jewsky
For The Wondering Jew, I wrote about one I experienced in synagogue the day before my heart surgery
#Judaism #Jewsky
The Light of the Torah
The Latest Installment of Refuah Shlemah: Thoughts on Healing
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Joshua Max Feldman
The Saint Louis Art Museum opened a huge retrospective of his work, the first in North America in 20 years. #SLAM
Admission to the museum is free, every day. There is no fee for admission to the Kiefer exhibition, thanks to the generosity of the Artist.
www.slam.org/exhibitions/...
Admission to the museum is free, every day. There is no fee for admission to the Kiefer exhibition, thanks to the generosity of the Artist.
www.slam.org/exhibitions/...
Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea
Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea will be the first comprehensive survey of renowned German artist Anselm Kiefer’s work in the United States in more than 20 years and will present works from the 1960s t...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Saint Louis Art Museum opened a huge retrospective of his work, the first in North America in 20 years. #SLAM
Admission to the museum is free, every day. There is no fee for admission to the Kiefer exhibition, thanks to the generosity of the Artist.
www.slam.org/exhibitions/...
Admission to the museum is free, every day. There is no fee for admission to the Kiefer exhibition, thanks to the generosity of the Artist.
www.slam.org/exhibitions/...
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hedy Lamarr, a Jewish movie rec, a sourdough challah recipe, and this week’s Torah portion in under a minute… All in today’s Everything Challah!
#judaism #Jewsky
#judaism #Jewsky
How Am I Doing Now? A Refuah Shlema FAQ
Plus Hedy Lamarr, the 60-Second Torah Portion, and More in Today's Everything Challah
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today on The Wondering Jew: What it's like to attend Yom Kippur services the day before open-heart surgery.
#Judaism #Jewsky
#Judaism #Jewsky
When Yom Kippur Falls on the Day Before Surgery
Part 1 of Refuah Shlemah: Thoughts on Healing
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November 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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About a month ago, I had quintuple bypass heart surgery. Had to take a break from my Substack, The Wondering Jew, but today, I'm back!
I shared some thoughts on what I learned.
#Judaism #Jewsky
I shared some thoughts on what I learned.
#Judaism #Jewsky
What Did I Learn?
Some Reflections on Quintuple Bypass Heart Surgery
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October 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Today I wrote about how hard it is to answer “I’m sorry” with the simple but sometimes necessary, “I forgive you.”
Particularly when it comes to forgiving ourselves.
#Judaism #Jewsky
Particularly when it comes to forgiving ourselves.
#Judaism #Jewsky
Why Say "I Forgive You?"
On Granting Atonement on Yom Kippur
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September 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
September 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Why do we confess on Yom Kippur to sins that we ourselves didn’t commit?
Some thoughts on the Yom Kippur Viddui, plus my personal challah recipe and this week’s Torah portion in under a minute on The Wondering Jew.
#Judaism #Jewsky
Some thoughts on the Yom Kippur Viddui, plus my personal challah recipe and this week’s Torah portion in under a minute on The Wondering Jew.
#Judaism #Jewsky
Why Do I Confess to Something I Didn't Do?
Thoughts on a Yom Kippur Prayer, Plus a Challah Recipe & The Torah in 60 Seconds in Today's Everything Challah
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September 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The 9/11 memorial was visible from my apartment last night.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and delivers those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:19
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and delivers those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:19
September 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The 9/11 memorial was visible from my apartment last night.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and delivers those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:19
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and delivers those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:19
Why do I wear a Star of David necklace? When do I keep it under my collar, and when do I display it?
Today on The Wondering Jew:
Today on The Wondering Jew:
Why I Wear a Star of David
Thoughts on Public Declarations of Judaism
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September 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Why do I wear a Star of David necklace? When do I keep it under my collar, and when do I display it?
Today on The Wondering Jew:
Today on The Wondering Jew:
Came across this photograph in doing research for a letter tomorrow on The Wondering Jew.
“Israeli Macho”, Tel Aviv, Israel, c. 1970s, Leni Sonnenfeld.
“Israeli Macho”, Tel Aviv, Israel, c. 1970s, Leni Sonnenfeld.
September 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Came across this photograph in doing research for a letter tomorrow on The Wondering Jew.
“Israeli Macho”, Tel Aviv, Israel, c. 1970s, Leni Sonnenfeld.
“Israeli Macho”, Tel Aviv, Israel, c. 1970s, Leni Sonnenfeld.
Before kickoff today, check out Three Jewish Takes on Football on The Wondering Jew:
Three Jewish Takes on Football
Plus the Torah Portion in 60 Seconds, All in Today's Everything Challah
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September 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Before kickoff today, check out Three Jewish Takes on Football on The Wondering Jew:
Do you have a minute for this week’s Torah portion?
Sure you do!
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#Jewsky #Judaism
Sure you do!
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#Jewsky #Judaism
September 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Do you have a minute for this week’s Torah portion?
Sure you do!
jmaxfeldman.substack.com for more!
#Jewsky #Judaism
Sure you do!
jmaxfeldman.substack.com for more!
#Jewsky #Judaism
Did you know the Packers were once saved by a 5'4" Jewish cattleman?
Today I offer three Jewish perspectives on football.
Just because they call it a Hail Mary doesn’t mean Jews haven’t left their mark on the game.
That and the Torah portion in 60 seconds on the Wondering Jew:
#Jewsky #Judaism
Today I offer three Jewish perspectives on football.
Just because they call it a Hail Mary doesn’t mean Jews haven’t left their mark on the game.
That and the Torah portion in 60 seconds on the Wondering Jew:
#Jewsky #Judaism
Three Jewish Takes on Football
Plus the Torah Portion in 60 Seconds, All in Today's Everything Challah
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September 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It’s back-to-school week here in New York City.
What’s the appropriate prayer or blessing for a moment like this?
A Jewish approach to time and milestones:
#Judaism #Jewsky
What’s the appropriate prayer or blessing for a moment like this?
A Jewish approach to time and milestones:
#Judaism #Jewsky
A Back to School Prayer
Jewish Approaches to Time & Milestones
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September 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
August 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Summer is coming to an end.
On turning our attention — practically and spiritually — to the High Holy Days.
On turning our attention — practically and spiritually — to the High Holy Days.
Get Ready with Me for the High Holidays
5 Questions to Prepare for a New Year, Plus the Torah Portion in Sixty Seconds
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August 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Summer is coming to an end.
On turning our attention — practically and spiritually — to the High Holy Days.
On turning our attention — practically and spiritually — to the High Holy Days.
A vibrant example of creating new forms of Jewish community: Nice Jewish Girls of New York.
I spoke with the founder on today's The Wondering Jew.
I spoke with the founder on today's The Wondering Jew.
Nice Jewish Girls Unite
Inventing New Forms of Jewish Community
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August 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A vibrant example of creating new forms of Jewish community: Nice Jewish Girls of New York.
I spoke with the founder on today's The Wondering Jew.
I spoke with the founder on today's The Wondering Jew.