Artem Dolgopyat wins gymnastics gold for Israel, its second ever in an Olympics
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli men’s gymnast Artem Dolgopyat took home the Olympic gold medal in floor exercise Sunday, giving Israel its second-ever gold…
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Strawberry daiquiri? Pumpkin spice? We tried these American hummus flavors so you don’t have to.
This article first appeared on The Nosher. By Shannon Sarna – Hummus, a Middle Eastern chickpea and tahini dip, has been adopted and Americanized in every…
Deborah Lipstadt, noted Holocaust historian, is Biden’s pick for antisemitism envoy
By Ron Kampeas, WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden is set to nominate Deborah Lipstadt, the Emory University Holocaust historian, to be the State Department’s…
Simone Biles exemplifies this Jewish value
This article first appeared on Kveller. By Hannah S. Pressman (JTA) – When I woke up on Tuesday, at first it seemed like any other…
Jackie Mason was a Jewish American comedy icon. These videos show why.
BY PHILISSA CRAMER (JTA) — Jackie Mason, who died Saturday at 93, didn’t always set out to be a comedian. In fact, it wasn’t until he…