This new movie about Jewish and Palestinian foods is streaming on Amazon Prime
by Gerri Miller (This story and recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.) – To quote noted Israeli chef Yotam Ottolenghi, “Food can bring people together…
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From the archives of JHSSA: Barney Gelfand: Calgary’s Fast Food Pioneer
by Jack Switzer (The following article by Jack Switzer, was written for the Journal of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta in June 2003.)…
Summer special: Brisket tacos with carrot slaw
by Rebecca Firkser (This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.) When I was growing up, I knew brisket as an island of meat in a…
Metro Cinema goes Virtual with Covid-19 Diversions
by Daniel Moser (AJNews) – Last month the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival went virtual giving attendees the opportunity of watching films in the comfort of…
Meet the Jewish day school teacher who wagered $18 on ‘Jeopardy!’ and won $50,000
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Astute viewers could find plenty of signs during the recent “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament that one leading contestant had some Jewish bona…