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Deciding where you want to go first. If you have never been on an African Safari, choosing an area or place to stay is not that easy. (This post is about Safari Experiences in East Africa. Find info about safaris, sun soaked beaches and fine wine experiences in Southern Africa HERE.) There are so many […]
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For anyone who is missing Israel, or has never gotten a chance to visit, author Herschel Katz’s book “The Clarinetist” is a thrilling way to traverse through the country.
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Created and directed by Shannon Cohn, “Below the Belt,” which premiered at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art in May, explains this complex inflammatory disease through the lens of three patients.
The post Understanding a Mysterious Disease: Interview with Dr. Iris Orbuch appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Discovery takes center stage at The Braid’s latest salon show.
The post The Braid’s “Uncovered” Filled With Emotion and Authenticity appeared first on Jewish Journal.
A trip to Bella Roma will always be memorable.
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Passing down traditions from generation to generation – l’dor v dor – is an important aspect of Jewish culture.
The post Shaping the Link-Makers: American Jewish University’s Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies Trains Rabbis for Today’s Jewish Community appeared first on Jewish Journal.
The United States indie rock band Big Thief announced they have canceled their upcoming concerts in Tel Aviv in the midst of pressure from the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
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I was already familiar with Karen Guth’s previous book, "Bubie’s in Bidud (Grandma’s in Isolation)," her book that came out in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The post A Love for Nature in ‘A Child’s Prayer of Wonder and Gratitude’ appeared first on Jewish Journal.
If you're planning on making a cheesecake for shavuot, do you have a cake stand to display it?
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A statue of Sandy Koufax, arguably the most famous Jewish athlete in American sports, is set to be unveiled at Dodger Stadium this month.
The post Sandy Koufax Statue to Be Unveiled at Dodger Stadium June 18 appeared first on Jewish Journal.
In just six years in comedy, Gianmarco Soresi has made quite the impact.
The post Jewish-Italian Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Finding His Own Voice appeared first on Jewish Journal.
No matter how you celebrate Shavuot, there’s bound to be cheesecake involved.
The post Celebrating Shavuot: Say Cheesecake appeared first on Jewish Journal.
The warmer weather and longer days put us in the mood for outdoor dining.
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This week we commemorate the beautiful holiday of Shavuot, Z’man Matan Torateinu (Giving of the Torah). We learn Torah all night and indulge in deliciously dairy meals.
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If an African Safari is not on your bucket list, it should be! Not only are there nine Countries in Africa that have amazing Safari adventures, but within those Countries there are several types of accommodations and adventures to choose from. Each one breathtaking and exciting in it’s own way. Whether you want to participate […]
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Spectrum News One is not a typical television news network.
The post News Anchor Alex Cohen on Working at an Atypical Local TV News Network appeared first on Jewish Journal.
In 2016, B.A. Van Sise was working as a photographer at The Village Voice. The topic of refugees dominated the national conversation, and B.A. wanted to do a short series on Holocaust survivors who had built lives in America — "to show what happens in the lives of refugees when given that opportunity...”
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An upcoming opera concert featuring a collection of works by composers who were suppressed by fascist regimes of the 20th Century will be performed at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
The post Breathing New Life Into Works By Composers Who Suffered Oppression appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Imagine an Indian samosa but with meaty ground chickpeas and caramelized onion perfectly seasoned with cumin and curry powder surrounded by a fluffy, crispy dough.
The post A Classic of the Iraqi Kitchen: Curried Chickpea Sambusak appeared first on Jewish Journal.
The HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” is the closest thing Angelenos have to watching a hometown NBA team in the playoffs this spring.
The post Two Things Lakers Fans Must Do This Month appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Yes, the “Ace of Cakes” can also cook.
The post Duff Goldman: On User-Friendly Cooking and the Center of the Jewish Home appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Moments after his first victory on the UFC roster, Israeli fighter Natan Levy stood in the center of the octagon and spoke not only about his keys to victory, but also made a heartfelt announcement to the audience.
The post Israeli UFC Fighter Dedicates Victory to Holocaust Victims appeared first on Jewish Journal.
When comedian and Jewish Journal columnist Mark Schiff wanted to start his new podcast, he had one thing in mind: don’t make it contentious.
The post Stories – Not Scandals – Reign Supreme on New Comedy Podcast, “You Don’t Know Schiff” appeared first on Jewish Journal.
“This story is 5,000 years old, and yet it’s the most modern one as well."
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Il Bronzino’s magnificent portrait of Marie de Medici hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
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Miles of stunning uninterrupted beaches, waves crashing on the rocks and into tidal pools, misty mountains and mesmerizing sunsets, saved my sanity during the lock down. California certainly has it’s share of stunningly beautiful destinations, and now that everything is open again, it is time to explore those captivating small towns that move at a […]
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Two things are apparent when you talk to Wayne Federman.
The post Catching Up With Wayne Federman, Comedy Historian and Author of “The History of Stand-Up” appeared first on Jewish Journal.
There is nothing more Sephardic than rice.
The post The Incredible Essence of Mediterranean Flavor: Lemon Artichoke Risotto appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Jonathan Kellerman called "The Hidden Saint" by Mark Levenson, “An ingenious, compelling mix of horror, fantasy, suspense and Jewish mysticism. Think Tolkien, albeit benefiting from a yeshiva education.”
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On June 9, 2009 Javier Sinay, a Jewish Argentine journalist, received a startling email from his father, who had just discovered that his grandfather — Sinay’s great-grandfather — had written an account of gruesome crimes against Jews.
The post New Book Explores Cold Case Murders at a Jewish Farming Colony in Argentina appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Israeli fighter Natan Levy is about to embark on his eighth professional fight on April 30th in Las Vegas.
The post Israeli UFC Fighter Natan Levy and His Life in Mixed Martial Arts appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Mimouna is a joyous celebration of love, hope, faith and springtime.
The post A Marvelous Moroccan Mimouna appeared first on Jewish Journal.
By the eighth day of Passover, most of us have grown weary of matzah.
The post The Tasty Comfort of Solda: A Passover Grand Finale appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Traditional food is the hub of any Jewish holiday, and you can’t get more traditional than brisket.
The post A Tale of Two Briskets appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Raise Your Spirits (RYS) Theatre released, in the days leading up to Pesach, the video (for women only) and audio recording (for everyone) of our latest biblical operetta, “REBECCA! Mother of Two Dynasties.”
The post The Story of “REBECCA! Mother of Two Dynasties” appeared first on Jewish Journal.
American artist Frank Stella’s “Had Gadya” series has arrived at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Los Angeles.
The post Frank Stella’s “Had Gadya” Series Comes to Hebrew Union College appeared first on Jewish Journal.
When husband and wife team Salvador Litvak and Nina Davidovich Litvak released their Passover comedy “When Do We Eat?” in 2005, they knew they had created something special.
The post Passover Comedy “When Do We Eat?” Still Puts the “Fun” in Dysfunctional Seder appeared first on Jewish Journal.
The Passover episode of “Rugrats” originally aired in 1995 and earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
The post A Look Back at Nickelodeon’s “A Rugrats Passover” appeared first on Jewish Journal.
“The Star of David is a part of me,” says 16-year-old Soheil to his Islamist gang friends in a Berlin suburb. They have discovered that he is Jewish and are not pleased. But Soheil stands his ground, proudly wearing his Persian grandmother’s Star of David and studying his heritage at the local synagogue. He doesn’t […]
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Sholem Aleichem is more than a classic; he is a symbol of the Jewish people and its survival.
The post The “Jewish Mark Twain” appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Charoset is one of the stars of the Passover Seder.
The post The Fifth Question: How Do You Make the Perfect Charoset? appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Mayim Bialik didn’t set out to write her new film “As They Made Us.” Instead, it happened naturally.
The post Mayim Bialik on “As They Made Us,” Her New Film and Directorial Debut appeared first on Jewish Journal.
I am fascinated by your decision (with your Bible too), to use the word rational ... on one level, I get it, the message is that this tradition is reasonable and relevant — and in a world that is too dismissive of our ancient yet still timely teachings, I get it.
The post Gil Troy Interviews Dennis Prager on His New “Rational Haggadah” appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Carl Bernstein is best known for his role in breaking the story that would become President Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal, but he doesn’t even mention Watergate in his newest memoir, “Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom.”
The post New Carl Bernstein Memoir Depicts a Contagious Career Ambition appeared first on Jewish Journal.
On June 9, 2009 Javier Sinay, a Jewish Argentine journalist, received a startling email from his father, who had just discovered that his grandfather—Sinay’s great-grandfather—had written an account of gruesome crimes against Jews. In an article published in Yiddish in 1947, Mijl Hacohen Sinay, Sinay’s great-grandfather, wrote that between 1889 and 1906, twenty-two Jews were […]
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It finally happened. I finally found a Jewish children’s picture book that depicts dark-haired and dark-skinned Middle Eastern-looking townspeople, rather than bakers, merchants and passerby who all look like Tevye the Milkman.
The post Vibrant Children’s Picture Book Explores Passover in 1950s Iran appeared first on Jewish Journal.
“American Birthright” is a documentary about having difficult conversations. The writer and director, Becky Tahel, made her movie to find the answer to two questions: “Should I marry Jewish?” and “Why be Jewish?” The inspiration behind the documentary came to Tahel when her younger sister Gal became engaged to a non-Jew. Gal and her fiancé […]
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Whatever customs your family follows at the Seder, just know that you are creating moments of joy and pride and lasting memories.
The post A Passover Feast That Will Have You Stuffed appeared first on Jewish Journal.
The very name of the documentary “We Survived Together,” which premieres at the Museum of Tolerance on April 6, seems to promise a happy ending.
The post New Documentary “We Survived Together” Reveals Price of Survival appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Rebecca Eskreis knew that she was living the dream when directing “What Breaks the Ice.”
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