Melissa Clark kicks off the roundup with her front page story on challahs and the miracle of the oil. Writing in The New York Times, Melissa shares that oil brings CHARACTER to CHALLAH without...
Germany To Restrict Movement Of Undocumented Trucks
“This society cannot allow its safety to be undermined by the actions of such vehicles.” Berlin, December 21 – Following the murder of 12 people and the injury of dozens more when a...
My Hanukkah Playlist – How I Prep for the Festival (featuring the Maccabeats)
My Hanukkah Playlist First, I go to Party City to buy a new Latka spatula. I then look for my old blue and white plush Hanukkah elf cap (see photo above); and I make sure that the potato latka...
Burger King Donut Burger: This Week in Donut News
As Hanukkah rapidly approaches, the nation both consumes donuts and is consumed by donut madness. How else does one explain the SufganiKing donut burger from the Israeli Burger King? Ynet reports...
JewliciousReads: Ten Best Book Covers of 2016
Yes. You can tell a book by its Cover. I think the following were among the Best of 2016 (actually more than ten): And by best, I mean they are unique and attract reader interest. The New...
JewliciousViews: WhiteHouse Hanukkah Party 2016
Miracle of miracles, Obama said, people thought his presidency would last only a year, but it lasted 8 years. Nes Gadol Haya PO! he exclaimed. POTUS Barack Obama – along with the JLOTUS (Jewish...
Pharaoh Rejects Call To Adopt IHRA Definition Of Antisemitism
Egyptian nationalists and the alt-right voiced satisfaction with the royal decision. Memphis, December 14 – The ruler of the Egyptian Empire today dismissed calls for his government to accept a...
JewliciousEats: Best Cookbooks of Kislev
What is it about the Hebrew month of Kislev? So many Jewish oriented cookbooks get purchased. Here are some of my favorites of the season. The Gefilte Manifesto New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods...
Shiva Watch: From Power Boats and Power Reportage to Power Nigguns
Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker went to his heavenly reward at the age of 91. Rabbi Shenker composed and spread melodies throughout the world. Born in Brooklyn, he listened to his parents cantorial recordings...
Rabbinical Court Decides: Biggest Menorah is not Largest. Chabad’s Menorah Envy
With all the tumult in the world of life, health and politics, it is good to see that some spiritual leaders are using their time wisely, like fighting over who has the biggest menorah. For many...