COVID Diversions by Michele Doctoroff: The Sing-a-long Edition
(Calgary) – In this time of COVID isolation, Michele Doctoroff has been bringing joy and diversion to her many friends and followers. “Since Covid started,…
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Edmonton commemorates Kristallnacht and the legacy of Anne Frank with a zoom event: Nov. 8
by John Stobbe and Debby Shoctor (Edmonton) – As we are experiencing isolation from our friends and family, we can perhaps draw solace from thinking…
‘The Great British Baking Show’ has a Jewish dessert problem
by Shannon Sarna This article originally appeared in The Nosher. What is going on with “The Great British Baking Show”?! For the past two weeks…
Tunisian pumpkin jam is the most underrated Rosh Hashanah treat
by Rachel Myerson This story originally appeared on The Nosher. (JTA) — For many Jews, predominantly Sephardim, Rosh Hashanah foods extend way beyond apples and honey….
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to get a statue in her native Brooklyn
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — The late Jewish Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is getting her own statue in her native Brooklyn. New York…