Israel to allow vaccinated tour groups starting in May
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel will be reopening its gates to fully vaccinated tour groups on May 23. The Jewish state hopes to allow…
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Stop comparing Covid health measures to the Holocaust
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Political activists, including Rep. Madison Cawthorn and the ambassador to Germany under Donald Trump, are comparing the idea of “vaccine…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival celebrates 25 years: Save the Date May 2 – 11
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Hey Alberta film lovers, it’s that time again. You can start getting excited, and mark your calendars for May 2…
Boris Johnson wishes Jewish Britons a Happy Passover in Yiddish-flecked message
(JTA) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wished Jewish Britons a Happy Passover in a video message shared Friday on social media that noted with…
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…