Daily Archives: December 11, 2017
Port Authority suspect blames bombing on Israeli actions in Gaza
The suspect in a pipe bomb attack on this city’s Port Authority Bus Terminal said he was motivated by Israeli actions in Gaza, CNN reported.
Akayed Ullah spoke with authorities at Bellevue Hospital, where he was...
‘Attempted terrorist attack’ rattles NY’s Port Authority transportation hub
An explosion at the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City called an “attempted terrorist attack” injured at least four people, including the suspected bomber, who is in custody.
The man had the explosive device,...
Serbia: Crown Prince Alexander Extends Congratulations for Hanukkah to the Jewish Community
“It is a great pleasure for me to warmly congratulate to all the members of the Jewish community in Serbia Hanukkah, the great feast of the Light, which celebrates the restoration of the temple...
Will US-born Hassidic rapper represent Israel at Eurovision?
Will an American-born, Hassidic rapper and convert to Judaism represent Israel at the 2018 Eurovision song contest?
Nissim Baruch Black, the 30-year-old Hassidic recording artist behind the albums Nissim and Lemala, competed Sunday night for the chance to...
French rabbi and educator Josy Eisenberg dies
French rabbi, author, producer and broadcaster Josy Eisenberg passed away on Friday aged 83.
Eisenberg had produced the Jewish religious programme on French television “The Source of Life” since 1962 and was the author of...
Miami Jewish Film Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
Art Basel is over, but Miami's next cultural extravaganza isn't far off. The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) will return this January for its 21st year. January 11 through 25, MJFF will screen 62...
I’m Not Jewish — What Should I Bring to a Hanukkah Party?
What happens when you invite an Irish lapsed-Catholic to Hanukkah? They get drunk on kosher wine and try to blow out the menorah. Just me?
Doesn’t matter, I’m invited back this year. As a matter of...
8 Jewish Fried Foods from Around the World for this Hannukah
With eight days, and three meals a day, Hanukkah offers ample opportunities for trying out all kinds of fried foods. You can definitely find enough latke and sufganiyot (donuts) recipes to fill up every...
How a Jewish Storytelling Tradition Is Reflected in Contemporary Art
In Judaism, the word maggid describes a centuries-old classification of preacher, a proselytizer who specializes in pointedly using storytelling for a purpose — to help individuals understand and explore their own spirituality. Theirs is a lens...
Grigory Kanovich’s Remarkable Love Song For a Lithuanian Shtetl
Thanks to the hard work of his literary admirers, an English translation of Grigory Kanovich’s autobiographical novel “Shtetl Love Song” has finally appeared.
The novel was released by a boutique British publishing house, Noir Press,...