Beth Shalom welcomes Rabbi Steven Schwarzman
(Edmonton) – The Board of Directors of Edmonton Beth Shalom Synagogue is pleased to announce that Rabbi Steven Schwarzman will be joining Beth Shalom Synagogue…
2019
These sweet cheese buns are perfect for Shavuot
by Rachel Ringler This story originally appeared on The Nosher. You’ve probably heard of cheesecake or blintzes as traditional foods to enjoy for the Jewish…
Israel is holding new elections. What comes next?
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — The blame game started shortly after midnight Thursday morning. The Knesset’s vote to dissolve itself and hold a second…
Israel will hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to form coalition
by Ben Sales, Marcy Oster (JTA) — For the first time in its history, Israel will hold a second national election in one year, four…
For lactose intolerant Jews, Shavuot’s dairy diet is a test of intestinal fortitude
by Sarah Gold (JTA) — Many modern-day Jews aren’t all that familiar with Shavuot, which celebrates the day when the Israelites first received the Torah…