Israel’s President Rivlin hosts Christian community leaders to usher in 2016
On Monday December 28, Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin hosted the traditional annual reception for leaders of Israel’s Christian communities to mark the civil New Year. …
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Recipe: Sticky Cinnamon Bun Rugelach
By Samantha Ferraro (The Nosher via JTA) — Sticky cinnamon bun, meet your new BFF, the rugelach. I think you two will get along very well. I…
Recipe: Making Perfect Israeli-Style Schnitzel
By The Nosher (The Nosher via JTA) — Classic schnitzel – or chicken cutlets – is a dish that everyone loves, and any cook can master….
Russian-Israelis embrace tinsel, trees and Santa Claus — but don’t call it Christmas
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — Every December Elana Snitman’s family gathers at her home, where they decorate a fake pine tree with ornaments, placing gifts…
Two Holocaust-themed films make the Oscar cut
By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Two films about the Holocaust and its aftermath have made the cut to compete for best foreign-language film….