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...
Dinner Table Hardliner Declares ‘Death To Broccoli’
She contends cream corn was displaced by the broccoli and is the rightful occupant of the left side of the plate. Givatayim, December 8 – Harari family members remained divided today over how...
Are Major Jewish Leaders Moronic to Throw Hanukah Party at Trump Hotel?
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is co-hosting an early Hanukkah party next week. The party on December 14 is being co-hosted with the Azerbaijani Embassy** in...
Israeli Jeweler Defends Zales Against Haters
In November, the Zales chain of jewelry stores launched a “We Believe” in love campaign that featured an ad with couples getting married or engaged… with Zales diamonds. In one...
Israeli Dog Sledder? Make it happen!
I met Erik Claster at the Beer Bazaar in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market. It was just past 11 am and he was already drinking a big mug of beer and chewing on some beef jerky. Apparently, this...