Unilever wins pensioner shareholder case over Ben and Jerry's Israel boycott
(JTA) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the multinational food company Unilever tied to Ben and Jerry’s 2021 announcement that it would stop selling ice cream in what it called “Occupied Palestinian Territory.” Unilever is the...
Israelis launch solidarity campaign for the women of Iran
By Rolene Marks (JNS) - September 16th marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in Iran. The Iranian "morality police" arrested Amini, a 22-year-old woman from...
The Abraham Accords, three years on
(JNS) — Almost three years have elapsed since the signing of the Abraham Accords on the White House lawn. Everything appeared to be progressing smoothly until last month, when a planned visit of...
Jewish Chamber Rosh Hashanah Breakfast at Toojays
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Jewish Chamber of Commerce hosted a Rosh Hashanah-themed breakfast at Toojays, which brought together members of the community for a morning of camaraderie and goodwill....
Normalization with Israel a clear Saudi interest
(JNS) - A peace deal with Israel is a clear Saudi interest and will likely lead to further accords with additional Muslim countries, the acting American ambassador to Israel said Thursday. The...
- Libyan foreign minister is fired and flees to Turkey after meeting her Israeli counterpart
- Guest cantor at Temple Israel
- Hatred is still in our backyard
- Rare Roman weapons uncovered
- Florida retreat: Meet, pray, love
- Watchdog group reports on antisemitism on campus
- Israeli researchers create synthetic embryos from stem cells
- Yad Vashem cutting ties with US fundraising partner
- Gantz rebuffs Netanyahu's call for judicial reform compromise
- Weekly roundup of world briefs
- Ireland's first kosher restaurant in decades attracts local Jews and non-Jewish celebrities
- Synagogue Service Schedule
Israel critics unfairly slander the most humane army in history
(JNS) — Israel’s detractors accuse the Jewish state of intentionally killing Palestinian civilians. Moreover, they maintain that because in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict many more Palestinians have died than Israelis, Israel...
Elon Musk's free speech obsession was trouble waiting to happen
(JNS) — “Understand that they want you all dead. You are the only threat to them. When you are gone, all the races will be under the great Jewish heel forever. Fight back white man!!!” This is an excerpt from one of several tweets promoting...
The Abraham Accords dream is coming true
(JNS) — There are many measures by which the success of the Abraham Accords can be determined: Volume of trade, number of tourists, the extent of academic collaboration and so on. As the third year since the signing of the Accords winds down,...
Repentance reimagined
(JNS) — Time always flies, but somehow during this time of year it seems to fly faster than ever. Can you believe it’s only 10 days until Rosh Hashanah? We are deep into the Hebrew month of Elul, which is traditionally dedicated to spiritual...
Overcoming Apathy and Discouragement and Preparing for Rosh Hashanah
Preparing for Rosh Hashanah should not be a downer. It’s an auspicious, exciting time for clarity and closeness, grounded in positivity and love. The Hebrew month of Elul, a spiritually super-charged time leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom...
These old-fashioned Apple Dumplings are my Rosh Hashanah comfort food
Old-fashioned apple dumplings are made with peeled and cored-out apples that get encased in pastry or biscuit crust and are baked until golden and tender. For hundreds of years, apple dumplings have...
ADL CEO: Elon Musk is a 'great innovator' who engages with 'users who are espousing antisemitism and hate'
(JTA) — Days after Elon Musk threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League for billions of dollars and amplified a hashtag spread by white supremacists, the ADL’s CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, praised Musk’s business acumen but called his behavior...
Sephardic Jeweled Rosh Hashanah Rice
This story originally appeared in The Nosher. We grew up in Barcelona, Spain. Not exactly your typical Jewish upbringing, and while we loved the beautiful city, it could be difficult and isolating...
My family's Soviet-era Rosh Hashanah dinner is all about delicious food and freedom
This story originally appeared on The Nosher. Most of my American Jewish friends ate brisket, kugel and babka at their family High Holiday feasts. I often imagined what that would be like, curious...
Resistance hero identified 80 years after execution by Nazis
(JNS) - Dutch forensic investigators have identified the remains of a man executed by the Nazis in the Netherlands eight decades ago as that of a Jewish resistance hero after locating a cousin in...
How Adam Sandler's 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah' drew on real-life Jewish celebrations
(JTA) - To prepare for their role in creating Adam Sandler's latest movie, crew members hit the Toronto bar and bat mitzvah circuit. Production designer Perry Blake and set decorator Julia Altschul,...
Apple and Honey Ruffle Milk Pie Recipe
This story originally appeared in The Nosher. Ruffle milk pie is a Greek dessert made with a simple custard base and rose-like coils of phyllo dough. It’s a type of galatopita (Greek for pie...
Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Preventing falls
Appropriate use of assistive devices can prevent falls. These devices may include canes, walkers, and reachers. A physical or occupational therapist can help you select the correct device and teach you how to use it. Canes — A cane may help you...
Can a toddler really apologize?
This story originally appeared on Kveller. “Don’t you dare,” I said, just milliseconds before a red matchbox car came catapulting toward my head. I scowled at my 2-year-old and gave him a stern finger-waggle. Without hesitating, he trotted...
Obituary - IRA HOCHROTH
Mr. Ira Hochroth died peacefully at home on Aug.20, 2023, in Lake Mary, Florida at the age of 81. Ira is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen Hochroth; daughters, Risa Hochroth Feist (Rich Feist)...
Obituary - RACHEL ZORROS
Ms. Rachel Zorros, 63, Orlando, Florida passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Excellence Senior Living following a brief illness. Ms. Zorros was born March 11, 1960, in New York City, New York to the late Michael and Joyce (Saladow) Becker. In...
- Full online access
- Comment on articles
- Access the archives
- And much more
