Is this the end of ‘the dying Diaspora’? opinion – The Jerusalem Post
admin | February 19, 2020
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In Cuba, Jewish foods – from kosher meat to bagels with holes – are hard to come by – JTA News
admin | February 19, 2020
HAVANA (JTA) The remaining Jewish community in Cuba has much to contend with a lack of resources and rabbis, a population thats both aging and dwindling, and ongoing uncertainty about how much aid and assistance they can expect from their co-religionists in the United States. Adding to that long list: Its not easy to find traditional Jewish foods. There are a variety of reasons why, especially for observant Jews who keep kosher.
My Take on the News – Yated.com
admin | February 19, 2020
An Awful Video from Awful Yvette This week, I dont know where to begin.
In Cuba, Jewish foods from kosher meat to challah are hard to come by – Connecticut Jewish Ledger
admin | February 19, 2020
By Stephen Silver HAVANA (JTA) The remaining Jewish community in Cuba has much to contend with a lack of resources and rabbis, a population thats both aging and dwindling, and ongoing uncertainty about how much aid and assistance they can expect from their co-religionists in the United States.
What the Worlds Best Chefs Will Be Cooking At The 2020 South Beach Wine And Food Festival – Forbes
admin | February 15, 2020
Have you ever seen babaganoush this pretty? Tomas Kalika of Mishiguene in Buenos Aires, No
In new doc, a master of ‘hazzanut’ synagogue music finds his career fading – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | February 15, 2020
Cantor Jack Mendelsons style the operatic hazzanut (classical European Jewish liturgical music), which enjoyed a golden age in early and mid-20th century American synagogues is heard less and less in America today. The documentary A Cantors Head, playing at Jewish Film Institutes WinterFest on March 1, is an engaging profile of a man with great skill, a master of his craft, who feels he and the music he has devoted his life to are being unfairly cast aside. Its a quiet, personal documentary about the work of synagogue cantors that sometimes feels like a eulogy for a dying art.
NCSY West Coast Celebrates 50 Years of Inspiring Teenagers at its Upcoming Legacy Gala on February 26 – Orthodox Union
admin | February 12, 2020
Evening to Salute the Past, Support the Future of Jewish Youth LOS ANGELES More than 250 people are expected to attend NCSY West Coasts 50th anniversary celebration on Wednesday evening, February 26 at THE MARK for EVENTS in Los Angeles.
Limmud Festival: A Feast for Jews From All Walks of Life – Jewish Journal
admin | February 12, 2020
The worldwide global phenomenon known as Limmud that offers hundreds of sessions on Jewish life to thousands of participants began with a handful of volunteers back in 1980 in the United Kingdom. Today, you can attend a Limmud conference pretty much anywhere in the world
Daniel Mendoza and the Ascent of Modern Combat Sports on Conder Tokens – CoinWeek
admin | February 10, 2020
By Jeremy Bostwick Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stacks Bowers Though neither pugilistic techniquebe it in boxing or in MMA (mixed martial arts)nor the idea of pay-per-view are anything new, these concepts werent always the case in the world of combat sports and entertainment. Prior to the late 18th century, boxers generally stood still, attempting to land blow after blow on their opponent until one fighter was left standing; no attempts were made to act defensively or in anticipation. Likewise, back alley or pub fighting was commonplace, with the event serving more as a chance to gamble on the eventual winner than as an actual spectacle for which patrons would pay to view.
Lawmakers Push to Allow Trained Congregants to Bear Arms – NJ Spotlight
admin | February 6, 2020
With concerns about anti-Semitism and house of worship safety on the rise, a bipartisan trio of lawmakers is sponsoring legislation that would allow trained members of religious congregations to carry guns. Were not always going to have the luxury of having police officers, armed security, fully trained, years of experience in our houses of worship, said Assemblyman Ron Dancer, an Ocean County Republican whos a cosponsor ofA-1255with Passaic Democrat Gary Schaer and Morris County Republican Jay Webber.
