The Rebbetzin at the Iftar
by Rabbanit Batya Ivry-Friedman A priest, an imam and a rebbetzin walk into an Iftar… On Sunday, July 5, the fast of the 17th Tamuz,…
Holidays
Yemenite Kubaneh Bread with Grated Tomato Dip
By Carol Ungar (The Nosher via JTA) — Though the official tally on Shabbat meals is three (Friday night dinner, Shabbat day lunch and the third…
A Word from CIJA: Happy Canada Day
By David J. Cape (July 1) As Canadians from all walks of life gather to celebrate Canada Day tomorrow, it is worth remembering the remarkable…
TripAdvisor CEO: A tech exec with a soft spot for Israel
By Uriel Heilman NEW YORK (JTA) – When Stephen Kaufer, the CEO of TripAdvisor, an $11 billion company that runs America’s leading user-generated hotel review website,…
On Shavuot, remembering the day I almost dropped the Torah
By Edmon Rodman LOS ANGELES (JTA) — On Shavuot, we are reminded that the Torah is a tree of life to which we are to hold…