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You probably know that Pope Francis visited Israel not long ago. While he definitely stood out from the crowd, there was one way in which be blended right in: his kippah. Or whatever that is on his head. What he’s wearing is actually called a zucchetto—that’s Italian for “small gourd.” If you’ve been wondering about it, you’re not the only […]

We’ll be signing off for a couple days in observance of Shavuot. Read about the holiday here, or just make a delicious cheesecake from our favorite food blog, The Nosher. See you on the flip side, five pounds heavier!