Articles from the May 26, 2017 edition
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Israeli couscous mac and cheese
(The Nosher via JTA)-Mac and cheese is one of those comfort food dishes that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So when my co-workers suggested I try a mac and cheese made with Israeli... Full story
Gluten-free brownie cheesecake is heavenly dessert for Shavuot
It is customary to eat dairy food on Shavuot (May 30-June 1, 2017) for a number of reasons. One reason is that Shavuot is linked to the Exodus from Egypt into the Promised Land, and it is written “From the misery of Egypt to a country flowing with mi... Full story
Magdala Stone, known as Jewish-Christian 'crossroads,' gets its public debut
Described as one of the most significant archaeological finds in modern Israel, the Magdala Stone, unearthed in 2009 near the shores of the Sea of Galilee, has been unveiled to the public for first ti... Full story
Obituary- ZELDA D. GOLDSTEIN
Zelda Goldstein, age 92, of Longwood, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Florida Hospital—Altamonte. Mrs. Goldstein was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Brooklyn, to the late Abram and Celia Gruskin Polay. Zelda was a graduate of the Pratt Institute i... Full story
Obituary - TOBY ELAINE HARRINGTON
Toby E. Harrington, age 79, of Oviedo, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1938, in Philadelphia, to the late David and Sylvia Winokur Schon. Toby was a high school graduate and a... Full story
Obituary - RUTH ANNA MANILOFF
Ruth Anna Maniloff, age 93, of Fern Park, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Savannah Court #3, in Oviedo. A native of Taunton, Mass., she was born on Dec. 15, 1923, to the late Joseph and Mary Cornez Schein. She was a high school graduate and... Full story
Obituary - SHELDON JAY SLONE
Sheldon Jay Slone, 77, passed away May 13, 2017 in Winter Park, Fla. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1939. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Peabody High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and shortly after met his w... Full story
Honoring our heroes on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers and service members who have given their lives for our nation. Social Security respects the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives in defense of... Full story
Carl Reiner, 95, dishes his secrets to longevity
(JTA)-The first thing Carl Reiner does every morning is pick up the paper and read the obituary section to check if he's named there. "If I'm not, I'll have my breakfast"-or so he says in the charming... Full story
Ronald Lauder vs. Sheldon Adelson: Which Jewish billionaire has Trump's ear on Israel?
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA)—Bill Clinton consulted with folks who came up with him in Arkansas, George W. Bush preferred Texan veterans of his family’s hard-fought political battles and Barack Obama had his Chicago peeps. Who does the first bil... Full story
Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
Trump tells Netanyahu he ‘never mentioned Israel’ in meeting with Russians WASHINGTON (JTA)—President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he “never mentioned Israel” in a meeting with Russian government officials... Full story
Israeli startups are driving the car technology revolution. Here's how.
TEL AVIV (JTA)-Israeli startups are revving their engines ahead of the country's largest-ever "smart transportation" event. Over 200 local companies working in transportation technology will be at... Full story
Obituary-MARTHA NAGAN
Martha Nagan, age 91, of Maitland, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park in Maitland. A native of Brooklyn, Martha was born on Oct. 27, 1925, to the late Harry and Celia Spivak Goldstein. She earned her... Full story
