admin | December 20, 2019
Over the past few years, Disney has made it a point to center their stories around ethnically diverse characters and cultures. And last week, Walt Disney Studios finally introduced their first Sephardic Jewish princess, Rebekah. And just in time for Hanukkah
admin | December 20, 2019
Food and food traditions have always played a significant role in many Jewish holidays and celebrations, and the eight days of Hanukkah are no exception. This year, Hanukkah begins at sunset on Sunday, December 22, and ends Monday, December 30. Atlanta-based Jewish educator and food and culture writer Robbie Medwed delves into the origin behind the fried foods served during Hanukkah, which includes where to find the delicious, deep-fried jelly doughnuts called sufganiyot in Atlanta.
admin | December 20, 2019
In the end, the names say something: Mendelblit, Hershkowitz, Kremnitzer, Nitzan, Lemberger and Zilber vs.
admin | December 20, 2019
DECEMBER 15, 2019 RACISTS AND COMICS share a lot of material: stereotypes, misapprehensions, and a sense of grievance at the status quo. As Dave Chappelle pointed out explicitly in a recent Netflix special, and as many current comedians can tell you to their cost, theres a thin line between laughing at a specific person and bitterly mocking an entire people. And sometimes, depending on the audience and the topic, that line can move as you approach it.
admin | December 20, 2019
Rabbi Aaron Weininger is the first openly gay person to be accepted into rabbinical school in the Conservative denomination of Judaism. Photo by Lee Prohofsky Rabbi Aaron Weininger of Adath Jeshurun Congregation shares how he made his way from summer camp days to being the first openly gay person to be admitted to rabbinical school in the Conservative denomination of Judaism.
admin | December 14, 2019
The leaders of the Blue and White party are in disagreement as the Knesset is set to be dissolved and some members of the party wish to explore the possibility of forming a unity government. Kan 11 News reported on Sunday evening that MK Gabi Ashkenazi is pressuring his colleagues in the party leadership to consider Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's proposal to form a unity government. A source in the party said that Ashkenazis biggest opponent is MK Yair Lapid who strongly opposes the idea and is vetoing any contacts with the Likud
admin | December 14, 2019
Australian sourdough bread pudding Maybe the bread pudding started with the British, but Australia has beautiful bakeries, and we all love sourdough! So what do we do when it goes stale or we have off-cuts? This is a great warming dessert or sliced and served with tea. Rich, flavoursome and very economical to make.
admin | December 14, 2019
For some people on your holiday shopping list, a standard gift just wont do it. Im talking about the erudite, shul-going Jew with shelves of Judaica and Jewish texts. For these discerning folks, I recommend three recent siddurs, each with unique features and looks: a practical, daily siddur, a new Renewal siddur and the worlds first egalitarian Sephardi siddur (my favorite).
admin | December 14, 2019
Native Earth Performing Arts will present its production of the 2018 Governor General-nominated play This Is How We Got Here, written and directed by Keith Barker, featuring Kristopher Bowman, Tamara Podemski, James Dallas Smith and Michaela Washburn on January 26-February 16, 2020. Lucille, Paul, Liset, and Jim - best friends, sisters, spouses stumble in the dark one year after a tragic loss.
admin | December 7, 2019
My first interaction with the woman I would end up marrying took place at a time when few people considered the 45th president of the United States to be a serious candidate. Like a lot of flirtations, it began with a simple joke to get her attention. Anyone with online dating experience knows you have to be creative with your opening line if you dont want to get quickly relegated to the sidelines
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