The billionaire who founded Birthright has a private zoo
By Ben Sales MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. (JTA) – When Michael Steinhardt strolls around his 55-acre backyard for 90 minutes every morning, one of his favorite…
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American Jews really care about pluralism. But it’s not just about pluralism.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — The Great Jewish Revolt of 2017. The Bar Kotel Rebellion. The Diaspora Strikes Back. Whatever you call it, last week’s clash…
Israeli-Inspired Avocado Toast, 3 Ways
By Shannon Sarna (The Nosher via JTA) — Avocado toast has been “trendy” for several years throughout the U.S. In fact, avocados have been so…
Controversial Israeli conversion bill delayed for 6 months
By Cnaan Liphshiz and Ben Sales (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelved a controversial bill that would have made the haredi Orthodox-dominated Chief Rabbinate…
Meet Diego Schwartzman, the best Jewish tennis player on earth
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — When Wimbledon starts next week, no other Jewish tennis player will be seeded higher than Diego Schwartzman. The scrappy 24-year-old…