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Nora Rubel
@therubellion.bsky.social
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Religion. Food. TV. Dogs. Scholar of some, enthusiast for all. University of Rochester.
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therubellion.bsky.social
A new book tells the story of immigration, assimilation, and the personal stories of American Jews
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/17/26, "Recipes for the Melting Pot" author Nora L. Rubel tells us what lessons food can teach us about culture and assimilation.
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July 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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columbiaup.bsky.social
In this Off the Page episode, host Miranda Melcher and author Nora L. Rubel discuss RECIPES FOR THE MELTING POT. This lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. buff.ly/8KDBgVI @therubellion.bsky.social @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social #ListenUP
Promotional graphic for the Off the Page podcast announcing a new episode on July 15, 2026, hosted by Miranda Melcher. The graphic features a stylized audio player displaying Recipes for the Melting Pot by Nora L. Rubel, with the book cover at left and playback controls beneath the title. The Columbia University Press podcast logo appears at the bottom alongside the website cup.columbia.edu, hashtags #ListenUP and #Podcast, and a banner offering 20% off the book with code NBN20.
July 18, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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adriennekrone.bsky.social
@uncpress.bsky.social is having a flash sale to celebrate their new website 🎉 You can save 50% off all books, including pre-orders of mine, for 48 hours with code 01NEWSITE50!

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Plus there are new blurbs from @therubellion.bsky.social and @rachelbgross.bsky.social!
Free-Range Religion
Ethical and moral concerns about food and diet commonly feature in individuals' religious identities and expressions. These concerns extend beyond what one s...
uncpress.org
August 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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libraryaac.bsky.social
"Blessings beyond the Binary, ed. by @therubellion.bsky.social & @brettkrutzsch.bsky.social looks at the 🇺🇸 TV show Transparent and analyses in 16 essays how it shows the intersections of #Jewishness, #gender & sexuality

#JAHM #GenderStudies #TVStudies #JewishStudies

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Holding the essay collection "Blessings beyond the Binary" in front of a tree with white blossoms
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
therubellion.bsky.social
From Rubel, this: “You can get pickle everything now. This is really my time.”
anthonyted.bsky.social Ted Anthony @anthonyted.bsky.social · Dec 31
With 2024 ending — and not a moment too soon, frankly — I delved into one of the burning questions of the year: Why is everyone so obsessed with pickles?
The dill of a lifetime? In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024
When did we know for sure? Was it April, when Nature Made introduced its pickle-flavored gummy vitamins?
apnews.com
December 31, 2024 at 8:57 PM
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rachelbgross.bsky.social
My thoughts on the very recent history of potato latkes, now online as an opinion piece in @jewishsf.bsky.social:

Hanukkah potato pancakes are less than 200 years old, but learning how quickly new rituals become meaningful can add to holiday magic if we let it.

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OPINION | The true history of the potato latke
Potato latkes aren't really that old — but they *feel* old. That's what scholars call an "invented tradition," writes SFSU Prof. Rachel Gross.
jweekly.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:54 PM
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johnedwinmason.bsky.social
Something that @melnickjeffrey1.bsky.social said reminded me that I hadn't posted my favorite photo of Willie Nelson. 😄
The photo shows Willie Nelson and Jimmy Carter sitting on a sofa, smiling, and clearly enjoying each other's company immensely.
December 30, 2024 at 3:49 AM
therubellion.bsky.social
Delighted to have our book named along with all these great titles!
therevealer.bsky.social The Revealer @therevealer.bsky.social · Dec 20
Our annual book recommendations list is here!

Looking for a good book this winter or a gift idea for a reader in your life? Check out these great books! therevealer.org/the-revealer...
The Revealer’s Winter Reading Recommendations — The Revealer
Our annual list of recommended books by Revealer writers
therevealer.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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helenemeyers.bsky.social
An abundance of riches, but I'm going to highlight two:

1) BLESSINGS BEYOND THE BINARY: TRANSPARENT AND THE QUEER JEWISH FAMILY (edited by @therubellion.bsky.social and Brett Krutzsch

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Blessings Beyond the Binary - Rutgers University Press
Transparent made history as the first television show to feature a transgender character in the main role, as the first streaming series to win the Golden Gl...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:19 PM