Kevin Pillar settles into a new team and the Jewish baseball spotlight
by Gabe Stutman SAN FRANCISCO (J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA) — For a professional athlete, Kevin Pillar is disarmingly open. Pillar, one of…
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Documentary shows how ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ made it to the stage
by Curt Schleier (JTA) — Instinctively, director-choreographer Jerome Robbins (née Rabinowitz) knew the musical that he was preparing for Broadway was something far greater than…
Jewish Roller Derby is here to shatter the stereotype of Jewish women
by Emily Burack (Alma) – Roller derby is known for many things: badass women, hilarious punny names, and of course, amazing feats of roller skating…
Veggie shwarma pita sandwich: A meat-free alternative for lunch or dinner
by Emanuelle Lee This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. Pita bread is often stuffed with spiced, shaved shwarma meat or crunchy, deep-fried falafel. But…
AIPAC and other Jewish groups join prominent lawmakers in criticizing Israel’s decision to ban Tlaib and Omar
by Josefin Dolsten This is a developing story. (JTA) — Israel’s decision on Thursday to ban Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the…