Using this Yiddish word is an art that anyone can master
by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg This story originally appeared on Kveller. Way back in 1828, Noah Webster learned 28 languages in order to write…
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Russian comfort food is making a comeback in Israel
by Rachel Ringler This story originally appeared on The Nosher. On a recent trip to Israel, my husband and I took a taxi to Bat…
An unpopular Palestinian president and a disgraced former Israeli prime minister make the case for peace
by Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas hasn’t negotiated directly with Israel in nearly six years and most Palestinians want…
Bernie Sanders makes Jewish history by winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary — again
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Bernie Sanders has narrowly won the New Hampshire Democratic primary, racking up additional delegates in his quest to become the…
Odette and Jacob Masliyah are the 2020 JNF Edmonton Negev Gala honourees
(Edmonton) – The Jewish National Fund of Edmonton has announced that the 2020 Negev Gala honourees are Odette and Jacob Masliyah. The Gala will be…