by JTA | Dec 30, 2019 | Arts & Life, News
By JTA Staff The 2010s were nothing if not turbulent. The decade brought us unprecedented political polarization, war and increasing conflict in Israel, dozens of horrific mass shootings, and a new age of election hacking and private data collection enabled by the... read more
by Emanuelle Lee | Dec 27, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Recipes
This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. It’s not every day you’re actually encouraged to indulge in a deep-fried afternoon snack, so I feel obliged not to pass up that opportunity when Chanukah comes along. I’m all about celebrating for the sake of it, whatever... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Dec 27, 2019 | Arts & Life, Wellness
Oversized chairs in distressed black leather. Plenty of dark wood and steel. Tinted windows, flat-screen TVs with noise-canceling headphones. And last but not least, a fully stocked bar. These guy-friendly details make for the perfect man cave. And that’s what men... read more
by JTA | Dec 26, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food
By Laura E. Adkins NEW YORK (JTA) —Eight unassuming gourmet latkes have become the latest controversy on Jewish Twitter. A recent holiday issue of Food & Wine magazine featured a piece titled “8 Ways to Make the Best Potato Latkes of Your Life.” The problem? Two... read more
by Penny Schwartz | Dec 25, 2019 | Arts & Life, Books
As a child, Sheryl Haft was captivated by the sounds of her grandparents speaking Yiddish. Sing-songy terms of endearment like bubbala and mamleh shayne sparked joy when her grandmother used them. Grittier words like shmendrick and kvetch tickled her funny bone. Now,... read more
by Josefin Dolsten, JTA | Dec 25, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food
(JTA) — Are you stressing out about burning your latkes? Now there’s a quick way to assuage your fears. On Dec. 17, The Nosher Jewish food site launched a hotline where readers can get all their latkes-related questions answered by Jewish food expert Shannon Sarna.... read more
by Gabe Friedman, JTA | Dec 24, 2019 | Arts & Life, Music
A few years ago, jazz guitarist Peter Curtis was rehearsing for a Christmas concert that involved a choir, but he needed to find a song to play for a solo interlude. Curtis, who is Jewish and based in Southern California, was far from a Christmas song connoisseur, so... read more
by Amy Simon | Dec 23, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Recipes
December dining calls for warm flavorful entrees, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and decadent desserts. Eddie’s of Roland Park has you covered! Amy Simon is events coordinator for Eddie’s of Roland Park. Print Recipe Sheet Pan Chicken Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate... read more
by Curt Schleier, JTA | Dec 23, 2019 | Arts & Life, Film & TV
“The Song of Names” is a heartwarming film about a Jewish violin virtuoso who renounces his faith in the aftermath of the Holocaust, only to rediscover it when hearing a song of remembrance. Violinist Dovidl Rapaport is shown in three stages of his life, the last as a... read more
by JTA | Dec 20, 2019 | Arts & Life, Film & TV
By Elana Spivack It’s almost time to fry up some latkes and fulfill the 11th commandment by observing a movie marathon for each day of Chanukah. Here are some Jewy suggestions that are perfect for the occasion: Night 1: “Little Fockers” (Available on Amazon Prime and... read more
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