6 new children’s books for the Jewish New Year
By Penny Schwartz (JTA) — A Rosh Hashanah apple cake bake-off fit for reality television and another installment in the Scarlet and Sam series from the…
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Alex Borstein’s ‘Step out of line’ speech at the Emmys was a perfect display of Jewish pride
by Jordana Horn SHORT HILLS, N.J. (JTA) — Whether you watched the Emmys on Sunday night or or not, chances are you’ve been privy since…
Persian Upside-Down Cake with Dates and Cardamom: A sweet tribute to a Rosh Hashanah tradition
by Tannaz Sassooni This recipe appeared originally on The Nosher. As a kid in Hebrew school, I learned that my classmates would have apples and…
All the Jewish moments from the 2019 Emmys
by Emily Burack (JTA) — After winning an Emmy Award for the second straight year, Alex Borstein of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” movingly dedicated this…
Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ is introducing a Latina Jewish princess who celebrates Hanukkah
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Disney is introducing a Latina Jewish princess who celebrates Hanukkah. The princess, still to be named, will appear on the…