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Daniel Mendelsohn and his father, Jay, on a cruise tracing Odysseus’ mythic journey.
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A scholarly journey for father, son and Odysseus

Robert Nagler Miller by Robert Nagler Miller October 27, 2017October 26, 2017
Faith Kramer's Vegetable Stew with Walnut Sauce
Posted inCulture

Israeli immigrants have created a rich palate of spices

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer October 26, 2017October 26, 2017
From the cover of "The Septembers of Shiraz" by Dalia Sofer
Posted inCulture

One Bay One Book returns with Iranian Jewish tale ‘Septembers of Shiraz’

by J. Staff October 25, 2017October 24, 2017
perserson swings at home plate
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Jews of MLB! Amy Schumer does drama! And a whole mess of new stuff on Netflix

by Nate Bloom October 24, 2017March 23, 2018
From the cover of "The Essential Instant Post Cookbook" by Coco Morante
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Jewish blogger dives into the Instant Pot craze; New Wise Sons location!

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 22, 2017October 23, 2017
Scene from “My Hero Brother”
Posted inCulture

Israeli adults with Down syndrome trek across India in ‘My Hero Brother’

by Michael Fox October 22, 2017March 23, 2018
Victoria Hanna creates songs from modern and ancient Hebrew texts. (Photo/Eric Portman)
Posted inCulture

Eccentric Israeli artist Victoria Hanna brings spells ancient and modern to Berkeley

Laura Pall by Laura Paull October 20, 2017October 23, 2017
“An Israeli Love Story” focuses on the relationship between aspiring actress Margalit and her lover.
Posted inCulture

‘Israeli Love Story’ — romance in pre-state Israel

by Michael Fox October 19, 2017March 23, 2018
Ariel Luckey will perform his klezmer hip-hop in "Cabaret by the Bay" at JCC East Bay, Nov. 5.
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Yiddish culture, including Klezmer hip-hop, celebrated at ‘Cabaret by the Bay’

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky October 18, 2017March 23, 2018
Shelly Butcher's Cold Beet Soup with Buttermilk
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You’ll be rushin’ to eat some of this cold beet soup

Shelly Butcher by Shelly Butcher October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

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