COVID Diversions by Michele Doctoroff: The Sing-a-long Edition
(Calgary) – In this time of COVID isolation, Michele Doctoroff has been bringing joy and diversion to her many friends and followers. “Since Covid started,…
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‘The Great British Baking Show’ has a Jewish dessert problem
by Shannon Sarna This article originally appeared in The Nosher. What is going on with “The Great British Baking Show”?! For the past two weeks…
Tunisian pumpkin jam is the most underrated Rosh Hashanah treat
by Rachel Myerson This story originally appeared on The Nosher. (JTA) — For many Jews, predominantly Sephardim, Rosh Hashanah foods extend way beyond apples and honey….
Calgary’s first virtual Jewish Film Fest brings the ‘reel’ thing to your screen
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Israeli Academy of Film & Television recently announced the nominations for this year’s Ophir awards, Israel’s equivalent to the…
Critics accuse Gal Gadot of cultural appropriation for accepting Cleopatra role
by Mary Oster (JTA) — A social media storm has erupted after the announcement that Israeli actress Gal Gadot will portray the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra…