Your guide to Shavuot, now with 50 percent less facts
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — In terms of popularity in the United States, Shavuot is the National Hockey League of Jewish holidays. Passover, the High…
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The son of Holocaust hero Chiune Sugihara is setting the record straight about his father’s story
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — After decades of relative obscurity, the tale of the Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara has become one of the best-known Holocaust rescue…
Beth Shalom welcomes Rabbi Steven Schwarzman
(Edmonton) – The Board of Directors of Edmonton Beth Shalom Synagogue is pleased to announce that Rabbi Steven Schwarzman will be joining Beth Shalom Synagogue…
These sweet cheese buns are perfect for Shavuot
by Rachel Ringler This story originally appeared on The Nosher. You’ve probably heard of cheesecake or blintzes as traditional foods to enjoy for the Jewish…
Israel is holding new elections. What comes next?
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — The blame game started shortly after midnight Thursday morning. The Knesset’s vote to dissolve itself and hold a second…