When Jews came from ‘shithole’ countries
by Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — Jews were “undesirable.” They were “of low physical and mental standards.” They were “filthy.” They were “often dangerous…
2018
Obituary for Alan Bleviss z”l
Alan Bleviss z”l August 6, 1941- December 30, 2017 Alan Bleviss passed away at home in New York City on December 30th, 2017 after a…
Turkish Coffee Brownies with Cinnamon Caramel
By Chaya Rappoport (The Nosher via JTA) — I was first introduced to Turkish coffee in Israel. Prepared in the traditional copper cezve, it was…
Stephen Mandel announces bid to lead the Alberta Party
(January 10, 2018) – Stephen Mandel announced, this afternoon, that he’s entering the leadership race for the Alberta Party. Mandel made the announcement in downtown…
Why ‘Call Me By Your Name’ is such a Jewish movie
By Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — “Call Me By Your Name” has earned wide praise for its nuanced and lush portrayal of a young man’s coming…