The Jewish Review of Books article by Philip Getz that inspired this poem is illustrated by a fresco from ancient Pompeii, depicting a snake like the one in the Garden of Eden entwined in a fig tree, ...

Q: There is evidence in the Bible that sex (not an apple) is the forbidden fruit tempting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. What do you think? — From R in Berkeley, Calif. A: I am not on board with ...

They say fruit is nature’s candy. But what about a fruit that’s only ripe for a week or two out of the year and can’t even be purchased at the store? That’s pawpaw, a local delicacy that’s so rare, it ...

No matter how you slice it "Jamaican vomiting sickness" is something you want to avoid. You can do so by not eating the ackee fruit, a staple of that Caribbean nation – or at least waiting until it's ...

Growing up in a religious household or watching Snow White is not required to understand the concept of forbidden fruit. Maybe I need a trip to history class, though, because I’ve already lost three ...

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" has gained a cult following since its 1975 release, celebrated through midnight showings and shadow casts. Eugene's shadow cast, Forbidden Fruit, provides a ...

Q: There is evidence in the Bible that sex (not an apple) is the forbidden fruit tempting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. What do you think? — From R in Berkeley, California A: I am not on board ...