Articles from the April 15, 2016 edition
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Cartoonist announces Dry Bones Haggadah for 2016
Veteran Dry Bones cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen has published his lavishly illustrated classic Passover Haggadah in a hardcover edition for this year's holiday. The popular and unique work features a com...
Who are the Jews buried in the St. Augustine National Cemetery?
The Jacksonville’s Main Public Library will host an overview of the Jewish history of the United States’ oldest European city, presented by the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society. The presentation will be open to the public at no charge and wil...
Cooking and baking mavens hard at work
Temple Israel volunteers are finalizing all the details of their annual Second Night Passover Seder scheduled for April 23. The dinner will include a lively reading and discussion of the Haggadah,...
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Matzah mania! Who knew that mixing flour and water could be so nuanced?
How hard can making matzah be? Mix flour and water, and bake. Actually, there are various ways that one can go about producing matzah-and the results are all a little different. When you're standing...
I celebrate Passover because my parents couldn't
(Kveller via JTA)-My son is 4 1/2, a delightful age when he is still full of sometimes grammatically incorrect sentences that provide a glimpse into the magical and unique way that children see the...
Here's a light Passover lunch that's good for you-tasty, too
(JTA)—Even during Jewish holidays, when food is so abundant, it is possible to eat well. My cookbook, “Great Meals with Greens and Grains,” highlights many of my favorite plant-based, vegetarian recipes that not only are healthy but delicious. And m...
Passover seder: How to be a good guest
By Julie Wiener (MyJewishLearning via JTA)—If you’ve never been to a Passover seder, you might be feeling a bit intimidated at the prospect. Relax. The seder is an opportunity for celebration, discussion and lots of tasty food. Here are some thi...
Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
Bernie Sanders wins Wyoming, reiterates Israel’s ‘disproportionate’ response in Gaza war (JTA)—The day after his victory in the Wyoming Democratic caucus, Bernie Sanders doubled down on his assertion that Israel’s response in the 2014 Gaza war was ...
The 25 most influential people on 'Jewish Twitter'
By Gabe Friedman (JTA)-Ten years ago this week, Twitter was born. Never ones to miss a good conversation, Jews quickly adopted the social network, and they haven't stopped kibitzing since. To...
