Is Barbie Jewish? The complex Jewish history of the doll, explained
by Shira Li Bartov (JTA) — Long before the craze over the upcoming “Barbie” movie, most people could conjure an image of the doll: She…
July 2023
This ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star just got engaged
by Evelyn Frick A version of this article was published on Hey Alma. Light spoilers for “Jewish Matchmaking” ahead. For Cindy Seni, the idea of…
Helen Mirren plays Golda Meir in a new film. The two are also (kind of) related.
by Philissa Cramer JERUSALEM (JTA) — Helen Mirren will soon become linked with Golda Meir in the minds of many viewers when she plays the late…
Calgary Chevra Kadisha: The story behind the cost of a funeral
By Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (Calgary) – The Chevra Kadisha of Calgary has always been a proponent of pre-purchasing a burial plot in advance…
Israel has had a good relationship with UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres. The Jenin raid has caused tensions.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Antonio Guterres has been one of the more Israel-friendly secretary-generals of the United Nations. Since assuming his position in 2017,…