By Cindy Saltzman The first time I met Adele Raemer was during a Zoom interview. She wore a T-shirt with Hebrew letters on it that I couldn’t quite make out. When asked what it said, she replied, “Oh, I had the other one on before. I’m bilingual.” She pulled up a matching t-shirt with English…
@jewishbreakingnews is reporting that two of the 203 hostages have been freed. They are American’s Natalie and Judith Raanan, from Evanston, Illinois. They were visiting family for their grandmother’s 85th birthday. They are being transferred through Egypt and will be flying into USA soon. A source told US media that the two are being released…
The SuperNetwork (TSN), a rapidly growing network of internet radio stations, has named Stu Turgel to be the network’s Vice President and Director of News Operations. Turgel, who joined TSN in May, anchors morning newscasts and weather reports for the network from a studio in his Scottsdale home. TSN will also broadcast Turgel’s commentaries…
Reprinted from TPS / Tazpit News Agency The Minister of Environmental Protection Tamar Zandberg (Meretz) and the Nature and Parks Authority published together a draft of new rules that would prohibit certain activities in national parks, including smoking tobacco products and the use of plastic disposables. The new proposal was released on Tuesday, which is also…
This recipe from The Pioneer Woman is a classic and easy recipe to assemble. It is also a perfect side dish to any Shavuot meal. Ingredients 2 c. balsamic vinegar 3 whole ripe tomatoes, sliced thick 12 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced thick fresh basil leaves olive oil, for drizzling kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In…
Renowned historian of the Holocaust and Jewish history, Deborah Lipstadt, was finally confirmed this past Wednesday as an ambassador to combat antisemitism for the Department of State. The grueling eight-month process of hearings and delays only seemed to strengthen the resolve of Jewish groups supporting her nomination. Groups as diverse as the Orthodox Union and…
As the Russian military pushes ahead with its offensive on Ukraine, Ukraine’s president, Vladimir Zelensky tells European leaders that “it might be the last time you see me alive.” Zelensky informed the leaders that he would remain in Kyiv and would keep his family in Ukraine. As reported in the Insider, he stated, “I stay…
Recipe from Food & Wine Start your day with this wonderfully decadent challah French toast, delicately flavored with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The recipe is a terrific use for any leftover challah you have. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 extra-large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch…
(Tucson) Amy Glass was recently hired as the VP of Strategy & Community Impact. Before moving to Tucson, Amy was the Director of Community Planning and Impact at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for over 7 years, where she led numerous initiatives relating to collective impact, allocations, grants, and innovation. Previously, Amy was a…
This past January, the Red Rocks Music Festival 6th annual Winter Chamber Music Institute took place with great fanfare. Forty students in ten ensembles from Arizona and across the United States, received daily coaching and masterclasses by our world-acclaimed faculty. The Institute culminated with a student concert to the public. Most students received scholarships, which made…
