Why I’m moving my family to Israel despite the violence
By Jennifer Richler (JTA) — I can tell that some friends and relatives think my decision to move my family to Israel for a year…
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President Obama to appear on Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars’ show
(JTA) — President Barack Obama will appear on comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” web series. The episode, the first in the show’s…
Rosewater Pistachio Cheesecake Bars and other Persian culinary delights
By Shannon Sarna LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Persian culture makes up an important part of the Jewish community in New York, Israel and especially Southern California,…
Boys Town Jerusalem: Our own Hanukah miracle
(EJNews) – This Hanukah, there is one more miracle at Boys Town Jerusalem. Student, Oz Attal, is taking an active role in the schoolwide celebrations….
At Hanukkah, how do we kindle the lights within ourselves?
By Dasee Berkowitz JERUSALEM (JTA) — There is nothing cuter than my 5-year old daughter coming home from kindergarten with an overly decorated menorah in…