Articles from the January 22, 2016 edition
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Was Eve created from Adam's penis bone?
By Julie Wiener (JTA)—Bible scholars are not generally known for producing viral or sexy content. But American Jewish University professor Ziony Zevit is causing a stir with a new book suggesting that in Genesis, Eve was made from a bone in Adam’s pe... Full story
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At 92, Shimon Peres is very much alive-and busy as ever
TEL AVIV (JTA)-Last month, rumors flooded the Internet that former Israeli President Shimon Peres was dead. True to form, the man who tirelessly trumpets his country's high-tech sector took to... Full story
Jewish foundation seeks to convert gentiles
(Washington Jewish Week via JTA)—Maybe it’s the centuries of living under Christian and Muslim rule. Maybe it’s the history of forced conversion. Maybe it’s that there’s no religion requirement for the Jewish afterlife. Whatever the reasons,... Full story
JAO receives bomb threat
The Jewish Academy of Orlando and the JCC were evacuated Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. because of a bomb threat. According to the police, a threatening call was made to the JAO by a man who said he... Full story
Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
Funeral held for West Bank mother of 6 as search for killer moves to 2nd day TEL AVIV (JTA)—Hundreds attended the funeral for the Israeli mother of six who was stabbed to death in her West Bank home as the manhunt continued for her assailant. D... Full story
Alan Gross opens up about surviving Cuban prison, selfies
(Washington Jewish Week via JTA)-Since being imprisoned in Cuba six years ago, Alan Gross says his life has been "surreal." He feels disassociated from the causes of his five-year incarceration and... Full story
The Jewish TV show you should be watching: 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'
NEW YORK (JTA)-If the ratings for CW's newest show, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," are any indication, you probably aren't watching it. If not, you're missing out. Now that creator and star Rachel Bloom is... Full story
David Bowie was into kabbalah and other Jewish facts about the late icon
(JTA)-It was clear long before the Internet swelled with heartfelt tributes to David Bowie that the late musician was an artistic legend. The 69-year-old Englishman, who died Sunday after an 18-month... Full story
Israel's First English eBooks Library
AACI–Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel has introduced the first English language eLibrary in Israel. As the oldest and best-known non-profit organization designed to assist English speakers, AACI has grown from a humble ... Full story
