Emily Burack, Author at JMORE

Grammy Nominees Range from Drake and Doja Cat to Leonard Cohen and Baltimorean Howard Ashman

by Emily Burack | Nov 24, 2020 | Art, Arts & Life, Music, Performing Arts, The Arts

This year’s Grammy Awards will almost certainly be different from past years, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the lack of details surrounding the ceremony, it’s still taking place, and as usual several Jewish artists made the nominations list, which...

Challah Guru Jack Hazan Wants You to Bake Your Feelings

by Emily Burack | Aug 7, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Jack Hazan was in survival mode for years, until Madonna’s daughter tried his challah. Nowadays, the 34-year-old Syrian Jewish baker, is a licensed psychotherapist and Food Network contributor with a successful company...

These Young Jews Are Selling Challah, Cookies and More to Help Fight Racism

by Emily Burack | Jul 13, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Virtual bake sales of Jewish food — from challah to bulemas (Sephardic spiral buns) to bagels — are now part of a global anti-racist movement. Yes, you read that sentence correctly: Jews around the world have joined in a...

These Celebrities Are Turning to Jewish Comfort Food During the Pandemic

by Emily Burack | Apr 2, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food, Food & Entertainment During The Pandemic

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. We are living through unprecedented times. The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has turned into a worldwide pandemic, and is reshaping life as we know it. What we do know? Jewish food. What we also know? The best...

6 Jewish Takeaways from the 2020 Oscars

by Emily Burack | Feb 10, 2020 | Art, Arts & Life, Film & TV, Performing Arts, The Arts, Visual Arts

When Adam Sandler was shut out of this year’s Academy Award nominations for “Uncut Gems,” the Oscars lost out on the chance to have an acceptance speech as hilarious as the one Sandler delivered Saturday at the Independent Film Spirit Awards. But this year’s...