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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: When Judaism, Humor, and New York Meet on Screen
If you're looking for a series that perfectly blends Jewish wit, stunning period style, and characters that will make you both laugh and...
Apr 192 min read
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The Curious Case of the Chocolate Messiah
An Israeli abroad tries to make sense of chocolate eggs, Jesus, and Icelandic spring traditions. Some answers found. Most... deliciously...
Apr 182 min read
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Shakshuka
A sizzling Israeli dish with deep roots and bright flavor 🍅 About Shakshuka: Shakshuka (שקשוקה) is one of Israel’s most beloved...
Apr 172 min read
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Perfect One-Pot Mujadara with Green Lentils
Majdara (or مجدرة in Arabic) is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, considered one of the most popular and beloved dishes in...
Apr 172 min read
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Passover: When Freedom Meets Family Feasts and Hidden Matzah!
Friends, let me tell you about Passover (Pesach) - one of the most beloved Jewish holidays that combines deep history, delicious food...
Apr 152 min read
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Ten Reasons to Leave Egypt (and One Pharaoh Who Disagreed)
A Very Slightly Rewritten Account of the Exodus, in Which Everyone Is Tired and Most Things Go Poorly In the beginning, the Hebrews were...
Apr 122 min read
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Two tribes from a distance
Image from Ideogram.ai Having lived in Iceland for five years and two years respectively, Mike Klein and Adam Gordon are relative...
Apr 78 min read
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Fizz, Sugar, and Skyr: What Are Icelanders Really Drinking?
Let’s begin with a local joke: Only tourists buy bottled water in Iceland. The locals? They drink it straight from the tap, because...
Apr 42 min read
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Searching for an Icelandic-Jewish Identity
I am a Jew, born to New Yorkers, raised in Los Angeles. Yet, it was moving to Iceland that helped me understand what it means to be...
Apr 23 min read
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The Saga of Daniel Salomon
In the days of Christian IV, king over the northern lands, it is told that there was a man by the name of Daniel Salomon. Born in the...
Apr 23 min read
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Charoset for Passover: A Sweet Tradition
Charoset is an essential part of the Passover Seder plate. This delicious mixture represents the mortar used by the Israelites during...
Apr 21 min read
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From Egypt to Iceland: The Unexpected Links Between Passover & Easter
Once upon a time-around 3,000 years ago-an entire nation of slaves packed their bags in a hurry, baked some really bad bread, and walked...
Apr 13 min read
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Jews and Israelis in Iceland
The Jewish community in Iceland, though small, boasts a rich and dynamic history. The earliest documented Jewish presence dates back to...
Apr 12 min read
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