Calgary Jewish Film Festival starts on November 6
by AJNews Staff (AJNews) – Film buffs across Jewish Alberta are counting off the days until November 6 for the virtual launch of the 21st…
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‘Tis the season of Hanukkah misfires — and chastened retailers
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — “Deck the halls with matzo balls”? Hanukkah menorahs with 12 candles? Products with misfired Hanukkah messages have been drawn gripes…
The Easiest Jelly Donut Recipe Ever
By Shannon Sarna (JTA) – Latkes are far more popular during Hanukkah than donuts here in the U.S. While you can find latkes in the…
Larry David gives Jon Hamm a Yiddish lesson in very Jewish start to new season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
by Philissa Cramer Spoiler alert: This article contains plot details from Episode 1 of Season 11 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” (JTA) — Matzo balls, shiva…
The NHL has a historically good set of Jewish hockey players right now
by Evelyn Frick (JTA) — The 2021-2022 NHL season is underway, and there are some pretty exciting updates for hockey fans. There’s the new team…