Seth Rogen: Israel should exist, but I’m not sorry for my critique of Jewish education
by Gabe Friedman, Marcy Oster (JTA) — In a new interview, Seth Rogen said his comments about Israel being a bad idea for a state…
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Covid Diversions by Michele Doctoroff: July 29
(AJNews) – Each week, Michele Doctoroff collects and shares some Jewish content COVID diversions that she calls her “weekly Jewish hug.” This is her 7th…
A holiday marking one societal rupture, Tisha B’Av spurs Jewish creativity amid another
by Penina Beede (JTA) — For many observant Jews, the mourning over the destruction of the two ancient Temples in Jerusalem on the fast of…
‘Unorthodox,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Maisel’ and more: Here are all the notable Jewish Emmy nominations for 2020
by Emily Burack (JTA) — Though much about the 2020 Emmy Awards ceremony is not yet known, one thing is clear: Jewish TV stars are…
Camp BB-Riback hits the halfway point in its campaign to offset losses due to COVID cancellation
(AJNews) – Camp BB-Riback Director Stacy Shaikin is heartened by the generosity of the camp’s “friends and supporters” in response to the announcement that shutting…