Efrat, Israel – “And Jacob kissed Rachel, and he lifted up his voice and he […]
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From the Pages: November 23, 2023
In the Beginning: 1854 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]
Jews in the News: Napoleon, the movie, & Napoleon and the Jews, More
By Nate Bloom Contributing Columnist “Napoleon,” a big budget film about Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1861), opened […]
Bad Joke of the Week: Bored to Death
Yenta went to see her doctor. “Doctor, I need your help,” she said, “I just […]
Today in Israeli History: November 24 – November 30
November 24, 1938 — Parliament Debates Palestine During the 1936-1939 Arab Revolt, the House of […]
Wings at a Chinese eatery — yep, at China Gourmet!
Wings at a sports bar? Yes. Wings at a neighborhood dining spot? Check. Wings in […]
Upscale boutique offers fashion with ties to history
By Melissa Hunter Assistant Editor Located in the heart of Hyde Park Square, luxury boutique […]
European film festivals hit with controversies over Israel-Hamas war
(JTA) — The war between Israel and Hamas continues to divide the cultural world, as […]
Gershon Hundert, renowned scholar of Polish Jewry, dies at 77
(JTA) — Gershon Hundert, a Canadian historian of Polish Jewry who served as the editor-in-chief […]
Alan Hevesi, tarnished NYC pol who championed Holocaust restitution, dies at 83
(New York Jewish Week) — Former New York City Comptroller Alan Hevesi, grandson of a […]