Kirk Douglas, iconic movie star who reconnected to Judaism later in life, dies at 103
by Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Kirk Douglas, the legendary actor who portrayed legions of tough guys and embraced his Jewish heritage later in…
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Calgary Beth Tzedec brings back Burnstein’s ode to Robert Burns: February 13
by Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – The Bard is back as Beth Tzedec Synagogue once again rolls out the red carpet for one of Calgary’s best…
JNF Bike Mission: There is no better way to see Israel
(Edmonton) – In November 2019, fourteen cycling enthusiasts participated in JNF Edmonton’s 2019 Israel Bike Mission. The cyclists were all kitted-up in their brightly coloured…
This crispy chicken skin just might be your new favorite snack
by Jen Karetnick (This article originally appeared on the Nosher.) If you’re old enough, you might recall when gribenes — crispy chicken skin, nicknamed “Jewish…
Who, exactly, is a yenta these days?
by Florina Rodov NEW YORK (JTA) — About 20 years ago, my friend Julia used to hang out with the legendary comedian Jackie Mason and…