Category: Culture
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From phone technician to online sensation
On the streets of Europe, I am treated like Noa Kirel is when she walks around in Israel, online sensation TamarDB says. “The support is insane.” the 30-year-old former Israeli phone technician-turned-online superstar’s story begins just two… Continue Reading
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A carrot cake that shatters preconceptions
A good carrot cake is like a party no one expected to enjoy but did. The basic idea of a desert made of vegetables is never appealing at first glance but somehow, like many unexpected delights, this carrot cake succeeds in shattering all… Continue Reading
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Alcohol could contribute to cancer, experts explain
People under 50 have been diagnosed with breast and colorectal cancers at higher rates in recent decades, and alcohol consumption could be a contributing factor. This is according to a scientific report published in the U.S. this week and widely… Continue Reading
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California passes law to help Holocaust survivors and heirs recover Nazi-looted art
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday aimed at advancing the restitution of Nazi-looted art, as well as personal property stolen during the Holocaust and other eras of political persecution. The legislation is a… Continue Reading
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What should we eat in fall?
Unlike in the past, we can now go to grocery stores and find almost any type of food on the shelves throughout the year. While the availability of products has its advantages, the result is the lack of seasonal eating. However, despite the… Continue Reading
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Hasidic singer Shulem records original version of Israel’s Eurovision entry ‘October
Shulem Lemmer, a Belz Hasid from New Jersey known by the stage name Shulem, released a surprising performance of the song ‘October Rain’ – the original version of the song ‘Hurricane’; In the clip, he appears at the commemoration site in the… Continue Reading
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Spice up your dinner with a savory khabeli rice with a sweet twist
Heat the oil slightly, add the sliced onion, and fry until it becomes translucent. Add the chicken (or turkey or beef) and spices, and continue to cook until the meat is done. Remove the meat to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Add the sliced carrots… Continue Reading
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‘I choose humanity over blood money’
Maccabi Haifa failed to sign a foreign striker before the Israeli Premier League transfer window closed, despite numerous candidates being mentioned in recent days. One potential recruit was Norwegian forward Ole Sæter of Rosenborg. Norwegian… Continue Reading
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‘The Hobbit’ actor Richard Armitage stars in ‘The Boy in the Woods,’ a film based on a child’s true story of surviving the Holocaust
In a 30-year career on stage and screen, British actor Richard Armitage is perhaps best known for playing characters from myth and fantasy, including Sir Guy of Gisbourne in the BBC’s “Robin Hood” and Thorin Oakenshield, t
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US celebs urge Biden, Harris to use their power to return the hostages
More than 60 American cultural figures have signed an open letter addressed US President Joe Biden and his vice president, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, calling on them to act to bring home the 101 Israeli hostages who are held… Continue Reading