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This Video of Henry Winkler Dancing With His Grandchildren Is Everything

Lior Zaltzman, KvellerPublished January 10, 2022

Henry Winkler, 76, was born to be a TikTok star. Since the day he stunned the world with Fonzie’s incredible dance to “Hava Nagilah” in a 1976 episode of “Happy Days,” we’ve known the Jewish actor had the moves, and TikTok, known for its...

Bob Saget, the Jewish dad who didn’t play one on TV

Bob Saget, the Jewish dad who didn’t play one on TV

PJ Grisar, The ForwardPublished January 10, 2022

“This story was originally published on Jan. 9 by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning.” Children of the ‘90s discovered Bob Saget in phases – he was one of the rare comedy...

Gateway Arch photo by Brittany Moore/Pexels

The artistry of metalsmiths

NANCY KRANZBERG, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 10, 2022

I had always thought of our friends Laurie and Kevin Van Mondfrans as jewelers who worked with semi-precious stones and metal. They invited us to see their latest creations recently at the Midwest Metalsmiths Art Show, which was held in Webster Groves...

Jewish Song of the Week: “Tu BiShvat (Birthday of the Trees)” by Mister G

Jewish Song of the Week: “Tu BiShvat (Birthday of the Trees)” by Mister G

Published January 10, 2022

 “Tu BiShvat (Birthday of the Trees)” by Mister G (JKids Radio) Tu B’Shvat is a great holiday for families! What a special opportunity to teach our children about nature, caring for the world, and all that trees give to us. This grooving song...

10 easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint in 2022

Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c.orgPublished January 10, 2022
You don’t need a Ph.D. or political clout to make a difference for the planet. Two leaders of environmental nonprofits in Israel offer simple steps anyone can take toward a cleaner, healthier future.
Michael Lang, Jewish organizer of Woodstock festival, dead at 77

Michael Lang, Jewish organizer of Woodstock festival, dead at 77

Published January 10, 2022

(New York Jewish Week via JTA) — Michael Lang, the Jewish co-creator of 1969’s legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair, died on Saturday at Memorial Sloan-Kettering hospital in Manhattan. He was 77. The cause, according to a family spokesperson, was...

Golden Globes 2022: Andrew Garfield and Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ win big

Golden Globes 2022: Andrew Garfield and Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ win big

Published January 10, 2022

(JTA) — Golden Globes fans may have noticed something different this year: The annual entertainment awards were not announced on TV, and not for COVID-19 reasons. NBC dropped the broadcast over the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s diversity...

Reports: Jewish comedian Bob Saget, dead at 65

Reports: Jewish comedian Bob Saget, dead at 65

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 9, 2022

Bob Saget, the comedian and actor famous for playing a wholesome sitcom father figure but who never lost his flair for raunchy comedy, has died at 65. Saget was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was performing on tour. The cause of...

Gal Gadot shares her favorite Hebrew word

Lior Zaltzman, KvellerPublished January 9, 2022

A recent Gal Gadot interview with InStyle is full of little gems about the “Wonder Woman” star — including what she learned from her military service, insight into her parenting, lessons learned from her Jewish mom and her favorite Hebrew...

Lydia Motchan (left), who is 100 years old, and Jennifer Wientge, Heartland Hospice spiritual adviser. Writer and photographer Bill Motchan chronicles his journey becoming a family caregiver for Lydia, his mother.  Photo: Bill Motchan

Family Caregiving 101: What it really means

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 9, 2022

Until recently, I was unfamiliar with the term “palliative care.” I didn’t know the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing. I had no idea that the acronym “LO” meant “loved one.” I am a novice caregiver, making important...

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What to watch (or not) this week in the world of Jewish entertainment 

Dan Buffa, Special For The Jewish LightPublished January 7, 2022

Not everyone can be a director. A lesson I am learning quite fully with Jewish director Simon Kinberg's latest foray into the storytelling department, "The 355." First, what not to watch Starring enough Oscar nominees to make one question why they said...

Emma Watson is right

Emma Watson is right

Stephen M. Flatow, JNSPublished January 7, 2022
Hopefully, her declaration about the Palestinians will stimulate a serious conversation about the cruel occupation that the international community has been ignoring.
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