Wanted for work in Israel: pimps and Ashkenazi cooks – Haaretz
admin | October 23, 2022
Wanted for work in Israel: pimps and Ashkenazi cooks Haaretz
Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage and Genetic Risk | OncoLink
admin | October 17, 2022
Ashkenazi Jews, whose Jewish ancestors are from central or eastern Europe, have been found to have genetic mutations (changes in the genes) that increase their risk of certain cancers and disorders. Centuries ago, this population lived in one area and were isolated from other populations of people
Israeli needle-free alternative to amnio can detect thousands of mutations – The Times of Israel
admin | October 17, 2022
Israeli scientists are holding trials on a new method of screening for fetuses and say it could provide all the information received from an amniocentesis without the risks. Prof
Jamaican Organizations and B’nai Brith to Work Together to Highlight Little-Known Chapter of the Holocaust – bnaibrith.ca
admin | October 17, 2022
Oct. 13, 2022TORONTO A number of Jamaican organizations have made an agreement with Bnai Brith Canada to publicize a little-known chapter of Jewish history in Jamaica. TheJamaican Canadian Association, theJamaicaAssociation of Montreal,theJamaican Cultural Association of Nova Scotia, and the Jamaican Canadian Association of Alberta and Bnai Brith Canada will alert their members and communities to the work of York University historian Diana Cooper-Clark to inform the public about howJamaicasaved Jews fleeing the Holocaust
Work remains on Tay-Sachs and other Ashkenazi genetic disorders J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | September 19, 2022
In 1976, a letter to the editor thanked this publication for its coverage of the genetic disease Tay-Sachs, and for regularly promoting opportunities to get tested. At the time, Tay-Sachs remained a scourge in the Jewish community
Canada’s oldest Ashkenazi congregation just recovered a 100-year-old time capsule on their milestone anniversary weekend – The Canadian Jewish News
admin | September 19, 2022
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim is older than Canada itself. It was founded by Jews who came from England to what is now Quebec, wanting to create their own space apart from the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue. Decades after the congregations inception in 1846, a new building was built, in 1922, in Westmount
How to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah With the Help of London Restaurants This Year – Eater London
admin | September 19, 2022
Rosh Hashanah, head of the year or Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Sunday, 25 September and is celebrated for up to two days, until sundown on Tuesday, 27 September. The ten days between the start of Rosh Hashanah and the start of Yom Kippur Day of Atonement is a time of deep reflection, punctuated, as many Jewish holidays are, with copious amounts of food. At this time of year sweet, round foods prevail to signify the hope for a kind and prosperous future
Pope criticised over running ‘supermarket of religions’ – TVP World
admin | September 19, 2022
As Pope Francis trip to Kazakhstan finishes on Thursday, he has come under fire from his most outspoken critic who overtly challenged the value of mega faith meetings such as the one the pontiff attended, dubbing them a supermarket of religions that undermined the status of the Catholic Church. Crowning his three-day visit, a great meeting of bishops, priests and nuns took place in the cathedral of the Kazakh capital, presided over by Pope Francis. But among the congregation also was local bishop Athanasius Schneider an arch-conservative and fervent critic of the progressive pope
Want to know more about breast cancer and genetics? This Q&A will have all the answers – HerCanberra
admin | September 19, 2022
Posted on 20 September, 2022October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with breast cancer still being the most diagnosed cancer in women, we wouldnt blame you if you had a few questions. So to answer everything youve ever wondered about genetic breast cancer, Breast Cancer Trials (Australias largest oncology research group) is hosting an expert Q&A. Hosted by Australian political journalist, commentator, and television host Annabel Crabb, some of the countrys top genetic breast cancer experts along with breast cancer survivor Karen Alexander will talk about genetics, how it relates to breast cancer as well as current research
They have their secret. Now I have a secret too: The story behind SumiLicious, the only Scarborough restaurant to receive a Michelin award – Toronto…
admin | September 19, 2022
They have their secret. Now I have a secret too: The story behind SumiLicious, the only Scarborough restaurant to receive a Michelin award As the international spotlight (finally) shone down on Torontos food scene during a glitzy Michelin Guide reveal last Tuesday night at Evergreen Brick Works, one award recipient stood out from the rest. SumiLicious, a deli housed in a Scarborough strip mall, was the only one of the 30 acknowledged restaurants located outside of the citys core.
