In Hebrew there is a saying that “M’at min ha’ohr docheh harbay min ha’choshech,” a small bit of light dispels a great deal of darkness. Anyone who has experienced a blackout in the middle of night knows this is true: The light of one small...
Winterfest Kids Fun Run
When/Where: 7:30–10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 20 at Kiener Plaza
Virtual/In-person? In-person
RSVP required: No, but cost is $15 per participant; register online at ArchPark.org/Winterfest
Description: The route begins...
Lior Zaltzman, Kveller.com
• Published November 10, 2021
In the program of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, which opened last week, you will find a movie that every Jewish family needs to watch: a four-minute short named “Blewish.”
The film may be short, but it packs an emotional...
JEN BAER, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 10, 2021
Saying the word “snow” in my house is akin to other four-letter words that are less-than-polite. With the days getting shorter and darker, I like to subject my kids to listening to my off-key rendition of Debbie Boone’s hit from the 70’s, “You...
(JTA) — Gal Gadot is back to speaking Hebrew on late-night American TV.
In an appearance on CBS’ “The Late Late Show” on Tuesday night, host James Corden subjected the Israeli star to a game titled “Gal Ga-YES or Gal Ga-NO.”...
BY JORDAN PALMER, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Published November 9, 2021
Fans of the greatest pop group of all time with a Hebrew name are in for a special treat. Although ABBA stopped touring and recording as a unit in 1982, last month the band not only released a new song but announced they will reunite for the first time...
Dan Buffa, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 9, 2021
What if I told you one of the world's most popular shows featured at least three (part at least) Jewish actors and themes?
"Stranger Things," which premiered on Netflix back in 2016, gave fans a sneak peek today at its upcoming fourth season. Featured...
Danya Belkin, Israel21c.org
• Published November 8, 2021
Jerusalem has many Instagram-worthy spots. If you’re looking to liven up your Instagram feed or just want to explore Jerusalem, searching out these places will be not only an enjoyable task, but you will learn much about Jerusalem’s rich history as...
(JTA) — Kanye West’s trips to Israel clearly left a mark on the rap superstar.
In a wide ranging podcast interview released Friday, West — who recently changed his legal name to Ye — said he thinks Christians should form kibbutz communities,...
Spoiler alert: This piece contains plot details about HBO’s “Succession,” including extensive details about the Season 3 episode “Lion in the Meadow” that first aired Nov. 7, 2021.
(JTA) — In the very first shot of Kendall Roy walking into...
(JTA) — The Beatles’ Jewish manager who was credited with ushering the band to global fame and success will be memorialized with a statue in Liverpool.
Brian Epstein, born on Yom Kippur to a family of Russian Jewish descent, first discovered...
By Nancy Kranzberg , Special For The St. Louis Jewish Light
• Published November 7, 2021
Paint Louis, an annual global community event, recently took place along the floodwalls of downtown St. Louis. It brought together graffiti and street artists from all over the world to paint, breakdance, and perform hip hop and rap. It also had great...
