By Ayoob Kara (JNS) — As the Jewish people start a new year, it is […]
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The buzzy novel ‘Whalefall’ offers a modern spin on the ancient Book of Jonah
By Rabbi Stuart Halpern (JTA) — If one were to imagine what the prophet Jonah […]
Sukkot (Second Days)
Efrat, Israel – “And everyone shall be united in following the will of our Father […]
From the Pages: October 5, 2023
In the Beginning: 1854Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the first […]
Coup “Fun”; Do I Like You ‘That Way’?; Caine, Redux
By Nate BloomContributing Columnist “Freelance” and “Cat Person” are films that open in theaters on […]
Bad Joke of the Week: The Gold Spoon
As the catering staff are clearing up after Benjy’s Bar Mitzvah party, they notice that […]
Today in Israeli History: October 6 – October 12
October 6, 1973 — Yom Kippur War Begins More than 70,000 Egyptian infantrymen and 1,000 […]
Ferrari’s Little Italy features “Old Country” eats
For Patty Bassano, owner/operator of Ferrari’s Little Italy and Bakery, there is deep appreciation for […]
The day I lied to my Apple Watch
Something kept rumbling around in my mind as I exercised in the morning. I’m not […]
A NYC exhibit explores the etrog’s journey around the Jewish world
(New York Jewish Week) — If you have never heard of an “etroger,” a Yiddish […]