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Tag: Family Heritage

0 Music Communities

From Nassau Street to United Bakers, a new family folk album waxes nostalgic about old Jewish Toronto

Culturally Jewish · 6 Mar

Eric and Erin Warner, inspired by their late grandfather's long life in Toronto, collaborated with Jason Craig to produce a concept album, 'A Song for Ira,' that nostalgically explores Jewish life in Toronto.

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The Darkness of Charoset

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 4 Apr 2023

This article explores the significance of charoset, a staple of the Passover Seder, and the personal journey of the author in attempting to recreate their great-grandmother's charoset recipe.

0 Television/Film Culture

Meet the amateur Jewish baker winning over hearts and bellies on CBC TV

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Nov 2021

The episode features Steven Levitt, an amateur Jewish baker competing in CBC's reality TV show, The Great Canadian Baking Show.

0 Culture Education

Becoming an Optimist

Omar Sharif Jr. in Tablet · 6 Oct 2021

Omar Sharif Jr. reflects on his experiences growing up with a Muslim father and Jewish mother, navigating a complex identity and facing intense bullying due to his sexual orientation.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Gifts My Mother Gave Me: A Tribute to the Jewish Mother

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 31 Aug 2018

In the book "Gifts My Mother Gave Me: A Tribute to the Jewish Mother," different authors share stories illustrating the profound impact and valuable lessons passed down by their Jewish mothers.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Bubbe vs. Bubbe

Judy Batalion in Tablet · 5 Jan 2016

The text explores the contrast between two grandmothers, Zelda and Gwendolyn, highlighting the author's deep connection to Zelda, who raised her and shaped her identity while growing up in Montreal.

0 History Holocaust

A New House in the Old Country

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 19 Oct 2012

Israeli writer Etgar Keret recounts his upcoming journey to Warsaw to visit a narrow home being built for him, symbolizing his family's connection to the city.