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Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions
Israeli and Palestinian leaders must decide soon on whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
Industry is best bet for peace, Israeli billionaire says
On a new industrial park in Israel's largest Arab town, a software plant belonging to a multibillion-dollar U.S.-listed firm sits cheek-by-jowl with two small Arab-owned businesses: a metal factory and one producing tools for brain surgery.
Adelsons donate $40 million to Birthright
Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, donated $40 million to the Birthright Israel Foundation.
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Billy Crystal to star in Larry Charles’ FX series
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Civility replaces violence in ‘Last White Night’
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Spielberg to produce ‘Halo’ television series, plus other news from the Xbox One announcement
Microsoft Corp gave the world a first look at its new Xbox One on Tuesday, announcing that its first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and…
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A talent agent turns yogurt maven
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Maccabi Tel Aviv back on top but coach future uncertain
Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv have reasserted their dominance of Israeli soccer but media reports on Tuesday suggested they might have to continue their revival without coach Oscar Garcia.
Angelina’s breast cancer victory isn’t for celebrities only
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Propaganda lies in a disguise
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Male Eating Disorders: A Real Thing
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Religion at the End of The Big C
Last night, Showtime’s The Big C aired its final episode. After three seasons of half-hour installments, this comedy returned for a shortened final season consisting of four hour-long episodes. Subtitled…
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David Arquette and Rabbi Cunin light 800lb menorah ice sculpture at L.A. Live [VIDEO]
One Israeli Creation for the Weekend
Gifts to de-light
These are serious times. We just finished a brutal election cycle here in the United States, and things are as tense and uncertain as ever in the Middle East. What better excuse than Chanukah, then, to relax a little? For those who are interested in passing along a little laugh with some holiday spirit, here are a few fun gift ideas.
Dec. 8-14
Calling all kugel aficionados! Whether it’s sweet or savory, the kugel is the ultimate in Jewish-American culinary creativity when it comes to the holiday or family gathering. Today, bring your best kugel (or your favorite tasting fork) to Yiddishkayt’s third quadrennial Kugl Kukh-Off. Part of the Silverlake Independent JCC’s annual Festival of Lights, which features live entertainment and fun for the entire family. Kugel drop-off and registration starts at 11 a.m. and tasting begins at noon. Sun. noon-3 p.m. Kugl Kukh-Off: $2 (all the kugel you can eat and judge).
Chanukah & Miracles
An Independent Palestinian state- what’s the problem?
Shining a new light on the Jewish response to Christmas
From Kung Pao kosher comedy to a swinging Mardi Gras version of the “Dreidel” song, two new Chanukah season releases explore the intriguing, delightful and sometimes perplexing ways in which American Jews have responded to Christmas.
A miracle in your kitchen [RECIPES]
A Brentwood Country Club Chanukah [RECIPES]
Chef Brett Swartzman is a chef with passion. The Chicago native started working in his parents’ Jewish bakery when he was 10 years old, making bagels, muffins, cookies, challah and sandwiches.
How Technion students light the menorah [VIDEO]
Books that make perfect Chanukah gifts
This season’s crop of Chanukah books for kids brings us welcome reissues of two old favorites, along with a colorful multicultural tale welcoming a new baby. For older youths, an outstanding graphic novel may be just the right kind of gift. And somehow, once again, some prehistoric pals have managed to get in on the holiday fun.
Day 85 - Why I’m Reading the Whole Talmud… Again
Hanukkah miracle: Israeli Jews light more candles than American Jews
The Shlomones - The Rocky Hora Chanukah Song
In search of Judah Maccabi’s grave
My Very Merry Jewish Christmas
Holiday Card Etiquette
Opinion: In defense of acquiring material things
Every year around Christmas and Chanukah time, writers, commentators, pundits and many rabbis, priests and ministers exhort Americans against spending money on things. We are too materialistic, we are told every year. Happiness, not to mention a meaningful life, depends on our having non-material things, not material things.
Hey kid, want more Hanukkah presents?
Candle power
Anyone familiar with religious practices can testify to the fact that candles play a crucial role in normative observance for many religions. It is not surprising to find an identical phenomenon in Judaism, the mother of so many contemporary beliefs.
Yehuda Kurtzer: We do the Jewish past a disservice when we make it holier than the present
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles performs ‘Chanukah in Santa Monica’
Handy Hazzan is Hanukkah Hazzan - Making Dreydls Out of Clay Today!
The Hanukkah Song: A 2011 update
Bill Funt parodies Adam Sandler's holiday gem, 'The Hanukkah Song.'
Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays
Chanukah in Israel: Sufganiyot on the streets, burning lights and family fun
They're making sufganiyot on the streets of Israel; Chanukah must be near.
Giving the gift of tikkun olam
If the thought of spending too much Chanukah gelt on lavish gifts for friends and loved ones seems a little dim this year, adding a little tikkun olam to the presents can give your Festival of Lights a memorable glow.
Frying high: Keeping known, lesser-known culinary traditions
Latkes and sufganiyot, the jelly-filled doughnuts especially popular in Israel, are well-known Chanukah fare made with oil to signify the holiday tale.
In tough times, relying on the Jewish community for help
In August, in the heat of the summer, a Boston-area mother of three began to worry about how she would pay for Chanukah gifts. Across the country in San Francisco, a 33-year-old Russian-born mother of six said that thinking about this Chanukah made her cry.
Obama lights White House menorah at reception [VIDEO]
President Obama hosted 550 people at the White House Chanukah reception.
Chanukah fare with international flair
Around this time of year, I think of my grandmother and the stories she told me about making beef brisket and potato latkes for her first Chanukah dinner in America. She loved to cook, and sharing her recipes from Russia brought her such delight.
Be sure to tell the Pontiff I said good Yontiv
Grown-up gelt
All around the Jewish world, Chanukah is chocolate season. But that doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with the waxy chocolate coins known as gelt. In fact, a new wave of boutique chocolate makers in Israel are redefining this beloved indulgence in Israel. Many of their skillfully crafted products are already available in the United States. One taste and it’s clear: Gelt has grown up.
Hanukkah on “Rodeo Drive”: Young Iranian Jews aid worthy causes and party in style!
Latkes Without end, Amen
Calendar Girls Picks and Clicks Dec. 27- Jan. 2: Hot Rod Chanukah, Moroccan New Years Eve
Calendar Girls Picks and Clicks Dec. 20-26: Chanukah, Chanukah, Chanukah
Chanukah Gift Guide 2008
Here's some ideas for gifts that will continue to inspire long after the chanukiah has been put away.
Eight days of Chanukah candle lighting - Day 8: The great donut finale
Eight days of Chanukah candle lighting - Day 7: Taglit Birthright party
VideoJew’s Eight days of Chanukah candle lighting - Day 6: The Melech of Rock and Roll
VideoJew’s Eight days of Chanukah candle lighting - Day 5: Adam, the dreidel wiz
Eight days of Chanukah candle lighting - Day 4: Gino
Eight days of Chanukah candle lighting - Day 3: Temple Emanuel musical
Miriam and Shoshana are back in ‘Hardcore Hannuka Dance’ music video
Maoz Tzur—Chanukah’s greatest hit
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Tish Tones; Java Nagilla!
Swingin’ Chanukah with Kenny Ellis; The Klezmatics at the Disney; Three More Tenors
Picks and Clicks
Originality trumps repetition in the holiday songs battle
I will be frank. I'm tired of hearing the same holiday songs over and over. So the best Chanukah present I've received this year is a pile of Chanukah-themed CDs with lots of new holiday songs, many of them quite good.
Illuminating Tales of Modern Maccabees
In Myra Goldberg's short story, "Who Can Retell," reprinted in the National Public Radio anthology, "Hanukkah Lights, Stories of the Season" (Melcher Media, 2005), a young girl is concerned that her school's holiday glee club is singling out all the Jewish students to sing Chanukah songs.
The Best Presents: Ritual and Repetition
I was about to inquire how they could manage to consistently laugh like fiends each time they saw Stu dress up like Latke Man, but stopped short upon realizing that they could easily turn the question back on me. You see, I'm no stranger to repetition myself, having managed to spend Thanksgiving on Hilton Head Island every year since I was in first grade.
Chrismukkah Web site
A menorah is topped with candy canes, a mini Christmas tree adorned with a Jewish star and a spinning dreidel pictures Frosty the Snowman on one side and the tree on another: These are just some of the "interfaith" pictures featured on the mugs on the gift section of the Chrismukkah Web site (www.chrismukkah.com). Other images – which also adorn T-shirts and holiday cards – include a reindeer with a menorah for antlers, a zayde-slash-santa and other cute combo sayings like "Oy Joy" and "Merry Mazeltov," which get across the sentiment of both Judaism and Christianity.
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