For Tu b’Shvat, 5 of Israel’s must-see trees
By Michael Brown (JTA) — Trees have stories, and Israel’s trees have lots of stories. Scattered throughout the country, scores of ancient and historic trees…
February 2017
An ode to ‘Girls,’ Lena Dunham and modern Jewish neuroticism
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — The HBO series “Girls” may no longer be the definitive show of the millennial generation — but as it enters…
Healthy Jewish Side Dish: Lightened-Up Kasha Varnishkes
(The Nosher via JTA) — Kasha varnishkes is a much beloved Ashkenazi comfort food dish. Traditionally made with bow tie pasta, onions, schmaltz and kasha (buckwheat), it is filling,…
Try not to cry during this Oscar-nominated film about a Holocaust survivor and his violin
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Filmmaker Kahane Cooperman hasn’t written an Oscars acceptance speech yet, but she likely will before the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb….
For a unique look at Jewish marriage watch ‘Kosher Love’ on CBC TV Feb.16 at 9 pm
(EJNews) – With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many people have love and relationships on their minds. Kosher Love, a delightful documentary from Academy…