From matzah tortillas to spicy gefilte fish, Passover food in Mexico is a mashup of cultures
by Sybil Sanchez PACHUCA, Mexico (JTA) — Like other Jews around the world, Alegra Smeke turns to traditional foods during Passover. For her that means…
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PJ Library launches updated Passover hub for families stuck at home for Pesach
Agawam, MA (March 17, 2021) – Passover is a pretty big deal on the Jewish calendar, so, as they do every year, PJ Library has launched…
Yaniv Iczkovits’ shtetl mystery ‘The Slaughterman’s Daughter’ wins top UK Jewish book prize
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Yaniv Iczkovits’ novel “The Slaughterman’s Daughter” was awarded the 2021 Wingate Literary Prize, British Jewry’s top book award. Originally published…
Diego Schwartzman becomes emotional after winning hometown Argentina Open
by JTA Staff (JTA) — Diego Schwartzman, the 28-year-old Jewish tennis star, won his hometown Argentina Open on Sunday for the first time, beating a…
Golden Globes: Sacha Baron Cohen wins big, and other fun Jewish moments
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat character is going out on a high note. Cohen won best actor in a comedy or…