Month: June 2026

Culture

As a straight ally for LGBTQ Jews, I’ve learned that support has to be seen

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By Gila Romanoff (JTA) – Every June, rainbow flags appear, organizations post messages celebrating Pride Month and communities reaffirm their commitment to inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ identity. Those gestures matter. But for too many […]
Food

The Best No-Bake Israeli Ice Box Cake

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By Sonya Sanford (The Nosher) –  One of Israel’s best-loved desserts is a no-bake cake made with tea biscuits. You’ve likely seen Israeli tea biscuits in your local grocery store kosher aisle; they typically come in […]
Books

Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award

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By Lisa Keys (JTA) – Amir Tibon’s memoir about his family’s ordeal during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and Laura Hobson Faure’s history of Jewish children who fled from Germany to France during World […]
Culture

For the first time, a kosher restaurant has won a Michelin star

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By Grace Gilson (JTA) – As golden confetti rained down around him Thursday, Israeli chef Raz Shabtai broke down in tears and was embraced by his cheering staff. Moments earlier, a livestreamed Michelin ceremony had announced […]