Ethiopia

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Harlem-based Ethiopian-Israeli chef Beejhy Barhany dishes on her new cookbook

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 9 Apr

Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-Israeli chef and owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, has released her first cookbook, "Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond."

0 Torah History

The Destruction of Babylonia, Detailed: R. Yonatan’s Petihta to Megillat Esther

Tamar Weissman and Batnadiv HaKarmi in Lehrhaus · 12 Mar

Tamar Weissman and Batnadiv HaKarmi explore Rabbi Yonatan's petihta on the Book of Esther, focusing on the fall of Babylonia as a central theme in its narrative.

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A Toxic Cocktail of Antisemitism and Hamas Propaganda

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 8 Mar

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critiques the careless use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing these accusations are driven more by antisemitism than fact.

0 Communities Leadership

Crisis response informed by prior experience: Your federation dollars at work

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Mar

Jewish federations have a long-standing partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, utilizing donor contributions to respond effectively to crises both in Israel and globally.

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An Ethiopian ‘Mouthful’ From Beejhy Barhany

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 20 Feb

Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-Israeli-American chef, is releasing her new cookbook, "Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens," celebrating Ethiopian cuisine and culture.

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It's our Jewish responsibility to see the full picture when it comes to Israel. We're failing.

Jeremy Kalmanofsky in Forward · 19 Feb

Jeremy Kalmanofsky explores the multifaceted perspectives regarding Israel among Jews, emphasizing the importance of viewing Israel's realities with both eyes open.

0 Culture Holidays

Time Travel, Missing Matzah and ‘One Little Goat’

Leah F. Finkelshteyn in Hadassah · 18 Feb

Dara Horn's graphic novel "One Little Goat," targeted for readers aged 8 and up, intertwines elements of magic and Jewish tradition within a Passover narrative.

0 Culture History

Parshas Vayigash: Home Is Where the Heart Is

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 31 Dec 2024

The article explores the enduring connection between Jewish people and the Land of Israel, anchored by the biblical story of Yaakov's conversation with Pharaoh in Parshas Vayigash.

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2025 could see a wave of optimism spread across the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 31 Dec 2024

Seth J. Frantzman discusses the complex and evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, highlighting both ongoing challenges and emerging opportunities for positive change in 2025.

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Meet the proud Ethiopian Israeli New Yorker who was born to cook

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec 2024

Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-born, Israeli-raised chef now based in New York, uses her culinary skills to celebrate her diverse heritage at Tsion Café in Harlem.

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The unique Ethiopian festival with Jerusalem at its heart

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov 2024

Sigd, a unique Ethiopian Jewish festival, represents the deep connection of the Beta Israel to Jerusalem and spiritual renewal.

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For New Israelis, Hebrew Names Are About Autonomy, Not Assimilation

Naomi Zeveloff in Forward · 31 May 2015

In Israel, the practice of changing or adopting Hebrew names for immigrants has shifted from being a tool of assimilation to a personal choice of autonomy and identity.

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For New Israelis, Hebrew Names Are About Autonomy, Not Assimilation

Naomi Zeveloff in Forward · 31 May 2015

In Israel, the practice of changing or adopting Hebrew names for immigrants has shifted from being a tool of assimilation to a personal choice of autonomy and identity.

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