Sufganiyot get all the hype. But this humble Moroccan doughnut is Israel’s Hanukkah staple.
By Andrew Tobin TEL AVIV (JTA) – The sufganiyah is the plump, shining star of Hanukkah in Israel. During the holiday season, the famed jelly doughnut poses…
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Captivating reading of ‘Truman’s Jew’ at Beth Israel Synagogue
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – Beth Israel Synagogue presented an exceptional evening with the world premiere reading of “Truman’s Jew” on December 11. The play,…
Eight books for Hanukkah — or anytime
By Victor Wishna (JTA) — When Hanukkah comes, it hangs around for more than a week. That means plenty of gifts to give, as well…
I hid my daughter’s terminal illness from Facebook. Until I didn’t.
By Carla Steckman (Kveller via JTA) — About a year ago, I decided to be completely honest on Facebook and found out the true connective…
What It’s Like To Parent Through a Migraine
By Morra Aarons-Mele (Kveller via JTA) — I first experienced the nightmare parents call the “witching hour” one snowy Boston winter, when I was stuck…