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0 Culture Communities

Israelis flock to Keith Siegel’s Pancake House for the former hostage’s signature hotcakes

Deborah Danan in JTA · 27 Mar 2025

In an act of communal solidarity and celebration, Keith Siegel's Pancake House pop-up has opened in Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, drawing crowds eager to support the former hostage and his family.

0 History Politics

The Palestine Problem

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Feb 2025

Natan Slifkin explores Winston Churchill's approach to the Palestine question post-Ottoman Empire breakup, as detailed in David Fromkin's historical analysis.

0 Communities Education

Inbox: Issue 1044

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 7 Jan 2025

The discussion in this issue highlights the challenges and initiatives within the Jewish community regarding education, mental health, and inclusion.

0 Food Culture

Jeremy Salamon’s Hungarian Mashups

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 6 Jan 2025

Jeremy Salamon, a chef influenced by his Jewish grandmothers, combines his heritage with his culinary passions in his cookbook "Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table."

0 Education Communities

Getting More Jewish Kids into Jewish Schools

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS) has launched a new initiative called "Coming Home" to promote Jewish education by increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools.

0 Food Culture

Israel’s culinary ambassador Eyal Shani doubles South Florida footprint with new kosher restaurant

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec 2024

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani has expanded his culinary footprint in South Florida with the opening of a new kosher restaurant, Malka, in West Palm Beach.

0 Politics Communities

Is Randy Fine, the pugnacious Florida lawmaker, the future of Republican Jewish politics?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Dec 2024

Randy Fine, a Jewish legislator from Florida, has become a controversial figure in Republican Jewish politics.

0 Television/Film Culture

The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

Steve North in JTA · 2 Dec 2024

Yair Keydar, an 11-year-old son of a cantor, is making waves with his debut in "Drag: The Musical" off-Broadway in New York City.

0 Culture Jewish Law

American Achdus

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Nov 2024

Natan Slifkin critiques the American Jewish perspective on achdus (unity), which he sees as overly passive and not aligned with Torah values demanding active support.

0 Leadership Politics

Bernie Marcus, Home Depot founder who gave to Republicans and Israel, dies at 95

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 5 Nov 2024

Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot and a significant Republican and pro-Israel philanthropist, passed away at 95.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

More and more Jews are choosing cremation. These rabbis aren't happy about it.

Stewart Ain in Forward · 5 Jan 2023

As more Jews opt for cremation, a practice traditionally seen as non-compliant with Jewish burial customs, a notable tension arises within the community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Does DeSantis support Jews or go easy on antisemites?

Jordan Levin in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

The article explores Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ambiguous stance on antisemitism amid rising incidents of white supremacy and antisemitic acts in the state.

0 Sports Culture

Gainesville’s Golden boy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Oct 2022

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewish identity and connecting with the university's substantial Jewish community.

0 Communities Politics

Kushner Foundation Gives $342K to Chabad — Still Surprised About Jared and Ivanka’s Synagogue?

Forward · 10 Jan 2017

The Kushner family, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, has substantial financial ties to the Chabad movement, with donations from both the Kushner family foundation and Donald J. Trump's charity.

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