President Barack Obama: I have same high expectations of Israel as I do of U.S.
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – President Barack Obama has a message for American Jews: I don’t shy away from disagreeing with Israel publicly, because…
2015
End of the road for Jewish studies at the University of Alberta
by Andrew Gow, PhD – With the retirement of Ehud Ben Zvi, and after Francis Landy finishes teaching his last two courses on a post-retirement…
On Shavuot, remembering the day I almost dropped the Torah
By Edmon Rodman LOS ANGELES (JTA) — On Shavuot, we are reminded that the Torah is a tree of life to which we are to hold…
For Shavuot, try this super easy strawberry rhubarb trifle
by Shannon Sarma NEW YORK (JTA) — Forget fancy pastries, cakes or tarts: Trifles are the best dessert you can make for entertaining. They are…
Roast Chicken with Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce
By Shannon Sarna (The Nosher via JTA) — Summer is almost here; I can feel it. Every time we get a warmer day, the women of…