This Iconic Jewish Deli Helped Make Ruth Bader Ginsburg a Feminist
by Arielle Kaplan (Nosher via JTA) – Warning: Herring may cause feminist heroes. Every legendary hero has an origin story, a moment in their lifetime…
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Israeli director wins Oscar and cites his Holocaust survivor grandparents in acceptance speech
(JTA) — An Israeli director won the best live action short Oscar award on February 24, and cited the Holocaust in his acceptance speech. “I…
Pink pickled turnips taste as good they look
by Sonya Sanford (JTA) – This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Pink pickled turnips are a fixture of Middle Eastern cuisine, and it’s hard…
A Jewish guide to the 2019 Oscars
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — The Oscars are a mess. Hollywood’s biggest night will be held on February 24, 2019 but it still does not…
Mah jongg isn’t just a game. It’s a way of life.
by Jessica Turnoff Ferrari (This article originally appeared on Kveller.) For Jewish women of a certain age, playing mah jongg is as inevitable as eating Chinese…