Alex Borstein’s ‘Step out of line’ speech at the Emmys was a perfect display of Jewish pride
by Jordana Horn SHORT HILLS, N.J. (JTA) — Whether you watched the Emmys on Sunday night or or not, chances are you’ve been privy since…
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Persian Upside-Down Cake with Dates and Cardamom: A sweet tribute to a Rosh Hashanah tradition
by Tannaz Sassooni This recipe appeared originally on The Nosher. As a kid in Hebrew school, I learned that my classmates would have apples and…
All the Jewish moments from the 2019 Emmys
by Emily Burack (JTA) — After winning an Emmy Award for the second straight year, Alex Borstein of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” movingly dedicated this…
Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ is introducing a Latina Jewish princess who celebrates Hanukkah
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Disney is introducing a Latina Jewish princess who celebrates Hanukkah. The princess, still to be named, will appear on the…
Is ‘Seinfeld’ still ‘fresh’ in 2019, like Netflix says it is?
by Daniel Treiman (JTA) — A lot happened in 1989. The Berlin Wall fell, the Iron Curtain crumbled and a young political theorist named Francis…