Rosewater Pistachio Cheesecake Bars and other Persian culinary delights
By Shannon Sarna LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Persian culture makes up an important part of the Jewish community in New York, Israel and especially Southern California,…
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Reform and Conservative leaders to Israeli President: We want equal rights
By Uriel Heilman NEW YORK (JTA) – It was all hugs and smiles when Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met Friday with leaders of America’s three…
Itzhak Perlman named winner of 2016 Genesis Prize
By Ben Harris (JTA) — Itzhak Perlman, the Israeli-born violin virtuoso, was named the third winner of the Genesis Prize. Perlman was named the winner…
Rabbi Daniel Friedman: Mourning Terror in Israel and France
by Rabbi Daniel Friedman (Edmonton) – The recent attacks in Paris were ferocious. We join the world in mourning the loss of life and praying…
Boys Town Jerusalem: Our own Hanukah miracle
(EJNews) – This Hanukah, there is one more miracle at Boys Town Jerusalem. Student, Oz Attal, is taking an active role in the schoolwide celebrations….