Intermarried Jews are not a second Holocaust
by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz PHOENIX (JTA) – Israeli Education Minister Rafi Peretz’s recent tone-deaf declaration that intermarriage is akin to a “second Holocaust” was shocking and…
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Bernie Sanders says being the first Jewish president would be ‘another barrier broken down’
by Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — Bernie Sanders wants you to know that he’s not grumpy all of the time. “There are some times…
Saying goodbye to our first (fur) baby
by Rabbi Sara Sapadin This story originally appeared on Kveller. Our house feels unnaturally quiet tonight. Gone are the sounds of paws shuffling across the…
Zucchini Baba Ganoush: Use all that summer squash for a rich dip
by Sonya Sanford This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. By the end of the summer, I’m always looking for ways to use up all…
Join the fun – Beth Israel golf tournament at the Links: August 25
by Stan and Rosemary Kitay (Edmonton) – Summer is finally back and outdoor activities are in full swing. Yes, swing is the operative word with…