Category: Entertainment

Centuries ago women accused of indulging in witchcraft, by the Church or malicious individuals, were burned at the stake.  Thankfully that particularly gruesome form of punishment largely faded out by the end of the 15th century, although heretics continued going up in flames for a while longer. Still, as most of us will be […]

As the Jewish high holidays draw near, the Israeli demand for certain foods spikes, according to a Sunday report from the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry. The report lays out a variety of different foods that Israelis are eating and reports on the volume of food consumed and the proportions of food consumed compared […]

In the wake of the earthquake that shook Marrakesh, Morocco, members of the Israeli student organization, the Eyalim Association, along with Israeli youth center directors, joined forces to rebuild and renovate the Jewish cemetery in Morocco’s historic city of Sale, the Eyalim Association announced in a Tuesday press release. This trip marked the organization’s […]

This article originally appeared in Kveller. (JTA) — The Hebrew month of Elul — which leads up to Rosh Hashanah — is when I like to take stock of my previous year, and a part of me feels like I say the same thing every single time: Heck of a year. Another part of […]

One of the great luxuries of living in a first world country is the privilege of being able to go to the supermarket and purchase anything we desire to our heart’s content. But, of course, supermarkets didn’t always exist, nor did the vast array of products that line the shelves. So let’s step back […]

Bruce Springsteen said on Wednesday he was indefinitely postponing eight tour dates this month with his E Street Band, citing medical treatment he is undergoing for peptic ulcers. Springsteen, 73, promised to reschedule the canceled performances, beginning with a show that had been set for Thursday at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New […]

Have you ever stayed in a hotel built around an archaeological park? For me, a short stay in Magdala resort hotel near Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) was a first – and yes, it is as impressive as it sounds. But this is not the only attraction here. Concerts held on weekends in […]

Years ago, when my children were young, I had plans on a vacation at the Hacienda Forest View hotel in Western Galilee at Ma’alot-Tarshiha. Somehow I found myself going there now, when they are older. Nevertheless, I found that it is well suited for families, couples, and adults of all ages. There is everything […]

September 12 marks 20 years since legendary singer Johnny Cash passed away.  Although rightly recognized for the famous sound that echoes out of his early recordings, like a chugging locomotive heading across the plains or singing about shooting a man just to watch him die, some of his most unique and underappreciated work is […]

Pop a bubbly for this much-needed celebration – in the hope of a happy new year. And talking of bubbly, if you can’t pop a Champagne from Champagne – try a good substitute such as the kosher Codorniu Clasico Cava. I like the brut (dry) version, but the semi-seco is a wonderful start for […]