Israeli student volunteers rebuild Moroccan Jewish cemetery after quake

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 […]

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Supermarket surnames: Where iconic food brands get their names from

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 […]

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Bruce Springsteen scrubs tour dates for health reasons

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 […]

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Hacienda forest view hotel: A perfect getaway for families and couples

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 […]

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The Rosh Hashanah wine list you need for the Jewish New Year

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 […]

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Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WW2 photographer in upcoming biopic

A historic wartime photography partnership from the 1940s — often credited as the first to capture many of the horrors of the Holocaust — is getting the Hollywood treatment. Kate Winslet stars in Lee as model-turned-wartime-photojournalist Lee Miller, who often worked alongside David E. Scherman, a Jewish photographer portrayed in the film by Jewish […]

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Israel’s top 10 TikTok stars you can’t miss

TikTok is taking over the world with 1 billion users across 160 countries, and in Israel, it’s a way of life with 2.5 million users – that’s 25% of adults! Meet Israel’s TikTok influencers from diverse backgrounds, bringing you music, cooking, news, comedy, history, dance trends, and more. TikTok’s algorithms serve tailored content based […]

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