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Nerdy Jews and Glamorous Gentiles: A Review of Curtis Sittenfeld’s “Romantic Comedy”

Karen E. H. Skinazi — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:47:28 +0000

“Romantic Comedy” is not a deep novel, and, despite its feminist-rage premise, it’s unlikely to change the state of gender roles and expectations going forward. In any case, for lovers of the romance genre, it’s a delightful read.

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Cooking Studio in Israel Creates Community Through Food

Debra L. Eckerling — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:57:46 +0000

Sisters Aliya Fastman and Shaendl Davis’ cooking studio in Tel Aviv has one purpose: Create community through food.

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Good Ghriba—A Moroccan Peanut Cookie

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:32:06 +0000

Ghriba are Moroccan shortbread cookies served at weddings and other festive occasions, or as an after dinner treat with a cup of classic Moroccan mint tea.

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Debbie Kornberg: Spices, Joyful Cooking & Shawarma Chicken

Debra L. Eckerling — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:35:32 +0000

Taste Buds with Deb - Episode 16

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‘Ethical Tribing’ is a Public Relations Playbook For the Future of Israel Advocacy

Brian Fishbach — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:52:00 +0000

Joanna Landau and Michael Golden, the authors of “Ethical Tribing” address the fact that there are plenty of reasons why Israel can no longer just play defense on how it is perceived in the eyes of detail-averse media and unengaged youth.

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Jewish Actors Help Feed ‘The Bear’

Alan Zeitlin — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:46:29 +0000

The FX production, streaming on Hulu, is the second-best TV show of the year, bested only by “Succession.”

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Make a Barbie-Themed Selfie Frame

Jonathan Fong — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:44:55 +0000

It takes a lot less materials than making a giant Barbie box, and everyone will still be able to tell you're a bit "extra."

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Delicious Desserts for Tu b’Av

Debra L. Eckerling — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:26:14 +0000

In honor of the holiday, which runs from the evening of August 1 through August 2, here are a couple of tasty options that hold deep meaning for the chefs who shared them.

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Why Larry David’s Personal Assistant Is Taking His Own Shot At Stand-up

Alan Zeitlin — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:39:01 +0000

While he enjoyed his work behind the camera, Eli Leonard hadn’t seriously considered stand-up until he met comedian Elon Gold.

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MAZON’s Abby J. Leibman: Food Insecurity, Sustenance & Recipe for Pizza in a Pot

Debra L. Eckerling — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:19:45 +0000

Taste Buds with Deb - Episode 15

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