Jewish World Review
Monday December 22, 2014


The righteous, of any faith, will be rewarded in the World to Come.
— Talmud

Reality Check
Israel's Critics Shouldn't Count on Hillary or the Palestinians
By Jonathan Tobin

In Sunday's New York Times Magazine, we are invited to pity "liberal Zionists." The feature may have unintentionally revealed too much



Starz of David
All those Holiday/Christmas Songs: So Many Jewish Songwriters!
By Nate Bloom

Our research maven returns with lists, stories, and videos!



Personal Growth
5 reasons you're drawn to toxic people and don't realize it
By Susan Swann

What kinds of people are toxic? Why do you find yourself in toxic relationships with co-workers, friends, or even family members?



Build a Better Child
What's your parenting style? Is it working?
By Whitney Barrell

Your parenting style affects your children dramatically. Do you even know what it is?






Stock Watch
8 Energy Stocks to Add to Your Shopping List
By Kathy Kristof

These companies are survivors. Once the price of crude oil stops sliding, their shares will take off



Consumer Intelligence
14 Retailers With Generous Return Policies
By Cameron Huddleston

Attention givers and recipients: These stores are the good guys






Weird Science
Scientists Find Where Your Terrible Sense Of Direction Comes From
By Dana Dovey

Humans, like all mammals, are born with an innate way to navigate



Alert!
Revlon To Remove Toxic Ingredients From Beauty Products
By Stephanie Castillo

One in five of all beauty products contain chemicals linked to cancer; 80 percent contain ingredients that commonly contain hazardous impurities; and 56 percent contain penetration enhancers



Ess, Ess/ Eat, Eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Noelle Carter

This creamy, rich POTATO, CARROT AND CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP packs sweet heat



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