Category: Culture
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In a year of ‘no words,’ Oct. 7 changed the Jewish vocabulary
This article is part of a project examining how Oct. 7 and its aftermath have changed the Jewish world. You can see the complete project here. Wars and crises shape language, in both profound and mundane ways. World War II gave… Continue Reading
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Israel eliminated his father’s killers, but don’t expect thanks from Steve Kerr
Opinion: After October 7, Golden State coach Steve Kerr, whose father was murdered by Islamic Jihad terrorists, showed less urgency to respond; In recent months, Israel eliminated the key figures Ibrahim Akil and Fuad Shukr, closing a 40-year… Continue Reading
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Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ casually celebrates Judaism. I want a second season.
As a gender historian and scholar of intermarriage, I binge-watched the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This” with a combination of foreboding and optimism. Depictions of romances between Jewish men and Christian women have… Continue Reading
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The most delicious Challah with Butternut Squash and Onion Filling for Rosh Hashanah
It’s soft, delectable and exploding with flavors; This dish is ideal to open the Jewish new year with, and will satisfy the whole family Continue Reading
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Israel’s sports museum exhibits objects of athletes murdered on Oct. 7
The world of sports mourns and remembers: the bullet-riddled bike of Lior Weitzman, who was murdered on the morning of October 7 while out for a ride, and the soccer cleats of Lior Asulin, killed at the Nova music festival, are just two of the… Continue Reading
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One-third of the world’s children suffer from myopia, accelerated by COVID-19
Children’s vision around the globe is steadily deteriorating and one in three now suffer from myopia (nearsightedness), according to a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The study warns that myopia is a growing global health… Continue Reading
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The secret ingredient in an Israeli food influencer’s fame
Plenty of Israelis live in the Boston area, and plenty of Israelis share their culinary expertise on social media. So why has one particular Israeli food blogger in the Boston area amassed 582,000 followers (and counting) for her RuhamasFood… Continue Reading
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Nine things you didn’t know about Rosh Hashana
In normal times, the two-day holiday of Rosh Hashana, which this year begins at sundown on the eve of October 2 and ends after nightfall on October 4, is marked by a host of festivities and fun. This year, however, it is likely to be a somber… Continue Reading
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Try this versatile veggie casserole in a rich or lean version
An easy-to-make casserole with two versions—rich or healthier; small adjustments in quantities and ingredients make all the difference, but the result is delicious either way; bonus: you can switch up the vegetables and cheeses for a new dish… Continue Reading
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‘The Goldberg-Variations,’ a revival of famous George Tabori play, explores Jewish trauma through humor and satire
As the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 approaches, the themes of coping with trauma and loss explored in the play “The Goldberg-Variations” are just as relevant now as they were when the play debuted in Vienna more than three… Continue Reading