‘In Search of Israeli Cuisine’ to open the Edmonton Jewish Film Fest on May 17
By Lucy Cohen Blatter (JTA) — “I thought it was just going to be about falafel and hummus.” That was the perception of Israeli cuisine that filmmaker…
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An incredible Holocaust escape story, proven by science
By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) – A one-hour TV program airing this week on PBS links an incredible Holocaust escape story to advanced scientific…
9 must-watch TV shows about Passover
By Linda Buchwald (JTA) — Everyone has their own way of celebrating Passover, from silly seder customs (Ten Plagues finger puppets, anyone?) to enjoying the…
Richard Gere on channeling his ‘inner schlub’ in ‘Norman’
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Richard Gere is sexy, suave, tough. He’s been the star of a constellation of films, from “American Gigolo” to “Pretty…
Billy Crystal on being Jewish, playing ball and more
By Cindy Sher (JUF News via JTA) — The inimitable Billy Crystal is back on the road. The six-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, director…