Arts & Life

The Passover Haggadah Story, Now in Graphic Novel Form

by Matt Robinson | Apr 12, 2019 | Arts & Life, Books, The Arts

(JTA) — At Passover each year we are reminded that even though the original story is generations old, we are supposed to engage with the narrative as if we were slaves in Egypt. Unfortunately, most Haggadahs are about as engaging as a Maxwell House percolator. This...

‘In This Together’

by Aliza Friedlander | Apr 12, 2019 | Arts & Life, Performing Arts, The Arts

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s ‘Diary of Anne Frank’ offers a new look at a well-known story of hope in the face of tremendous adversity. With the passing every year of Holocaust survivors and their eyewitness testimonials, Anne Frank’s universal story is more...

Matzoh, Matzoh Love

by John Houser III | Apr 11, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food

Matzoh is ubiquitous before, during and after Passover and that one box in everyone’s kitchen can go a long way. Luckily, it’s also extremely versatile. From breakfast to dinner and even dessert, matzoh can be used to make every meal during the holiday...

Thoughts and Insights from the 2019 Cannabis Science Conference

by Amanda Krotki | Apr 10, 2019 | Arts & Life, Wellness

This is not your grand-hippie’s PotCon. There are no special brownies at the concession stand. There’s a shocking lack of tie-dye anything. Devices on display are not of the bowl and bong variety. Nobody smells like patchouli, and nobody seems stoned. This is a...

JMM Exhibits Explore Intersection of Fashion, History and Identity

by Aliza Friedlander | Apr 10, 2019 | Art, Arts & Life, Fashion, Museum, The Arts, Visual Arts

From Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour’s signature sunglasses to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s humble hoodies, what an individual opts to wear makes a crucial statement about their personality and identity. “There are many different ways that clothing signals one’s...

Matzoh Brei

by John Houser III | Apr 10, 2019 | Casserole, Passover, Recipes

This is old school comfort food for a lot of people – sort of a Jewish take on huevos rancheros. The great thing about this recipe is that it can shape shift from savory to sweet. Many recipes call for soaking the matzoh in water and then squeezing it out right before...

Chicken Schnitzel with Matzoh Spaetzle

by John Houser III | Apr 10, 2019 | Passover, Pasta, Poultry, Recipes

This recipe may seem daunting at first glance, but it really is dead simple. If you plan ahead and get all of your mise en place (prepared ingredients) lined up, it comes together easily. The onion soubise and the spaetzle dough can be made the night before. I used...

Chocolate Ganache Truffles Rolled in Toasted Matzoh

by John Houser III | Apr 10, 2019 | Cookies & Cakes, Food Gift, No bake, Passover, Recipes

This is a dessert that is ridiculously easy but will have everyone asking for the recipe. The deep chocolate flavor enhanced by the salty, toasty matzoh meal makes for a wonderful friendship. Be sure to use a combination of a whisk followed by a spatula to ensure that...

‘Old School’ Passover Popovers Make a Comeback

by Sonya Sanford | Apr 10, 2019 | Baking, Passover, Pastry, Recipes, Spring

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Passover popovers fall into the category of “old school” Jewish food. Like mandel bread or matzoh brei, they’re one of those dishes my grandmother always made during the holiday. These recipes were popular in a time when...

An Indigenous and Jewish Photographer Wants to Tell Her People’s Story Before it’s Too Late

by Josefin Dolsten, JTA | Apr 5, 2019 | Art, Arts & Life, The Arts, Visual Arts

(JTA) — At the age of 20, Kali Spitzer left her home in Victoria, British Columbia, to travel north and immerse herself in the culture of her father, who is a member of the Kaska Dena, a First Nations people native to Canada. For around seven months, she lived among...