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Land of Israel, מרגש
At the peak of austerity in Israel, the HaOlam Hazeh newspaper held Israel’s first eating competition
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Judaism, מרגש
Why was it specifically Haman’s ear that was chosen as the inspiration for this holiday treat?
He was the complete package: actor, singer, dancer, impressionist and entertainer. A relative of Danny Kaye reminisces about the actor, singer and comedian with the big Jewish heart.
Learn about a Kabbalistic tradition that will tell you if you have been sealed in the Book of Life or Death following the High Holy Days.
In honor of International Woman’s Day, we attempted to rectify old adverts we found in the archives.
Diaspora, מרגש
This is how Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Maher and Billy Crystal found themselves telling jokes about Jews and sports in order to raise money for the 12th Maccabiah Games
A particular parrot mentioned in a manuscript from the famous Cairo Genizah possessed an impressive knowledge of Jewish scripture!
When a friend of Madam Curie invited her for a short holiday in Morges, Switzeland, she had to politely decline.
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