9 Jewish pop culture moments from 5775
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — This year, as always, Jews contributed to the worlds of art, music, literature, film, television, comedy — and even Instagram modeling….
2015
Survey shows broad dissatisfaction with Israeli religious policy
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — Secular and haredi Orthodox Israelis differ on many things, but there’s one thing both sides agree on: When it…
Curry pumpkin corn soup – a perfect combination of flavours
By Shannon Sarna (The Nosher via JTA) — When you think of pumpkin and spices, your mind likely jumps to pumpkin pie spices like ginger,…
Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Yom Kippur
TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Yom Kippur: “At sundown, we will observe the beginning…
Violence has spiked in Jerusalem — here’s why
By Ben Sales Sept. 21, 2015 TEL AVIV (JTA) — For Israelis, the Ten Days of Repentance from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur have turned…