Difference between Ashkenazi and Sephardic
Modi Rosenfeld gives a humorous description of the differences between Ashkanazi and Sephardic Jews.
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Chanukah /klezmer concert program on Dec. 18 set for Beth Shalom Synagogue
Rabbi ZOE B. ZAK SARATOGA SPRINGS – “When Klezmer Meets Chanukah,” led by Rabbi Zoe B. Zak and...
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Grand Chanukah Celebration at Colonie Center
Mel Wigler sings at previous Colonie Chabad presentation at Colonie Center. Colonie Chabad will...
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Chanukah, New Year’s Eve party slated by Gates of Heaven for Dec. 31
SCHENECTADY–A Family-Friendly Chanukah and New Year’s Eve Party has been announced by Congregation...
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Schenectady JCC to host Comedy Magic and Balloon Show with Mr. Twisty
SCHENECTADY– The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) will host a comedy and magic and...
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Jewish comedian wins Emmy for HBO special about New York sit-down with neo-Nazis
Alex Edelman performs at Memorial Hall at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Jan....
Read MoreKosher Night Out returns to The Massry Residence on Sept. 12
ALBANY–Daughters of Sarah will host a Kosher Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 12 at The Massry Residence on its campus, 182 Washington Ave Ext., Albany. This year, the event will feature a farm-to-table experience, showcasing a...
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Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music returns to the Yiddish Book Center; 4 days of music set
AMHERST, Mass.– Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music is back at the Yiddish Book Center...
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‘Vishniac’ will kick off the Berkshire Jewish Film Festival on July 8
A scene from the first film of the season’s Berkshire Jewish Film Festival. “Vishniac,” a...
Read MoreBeth Emeth Sisterhood lists donor dinner, raffle
ALBANY–Magic will be in the air as Congregation Beth Emeth’s Sisterhood holds its annual Susan B. Shpeen Memorial Donor Dinner on Sunday, June 9. This year’s dinner event will feature magician Jim Snack as entertainer, with his...
Read MoreTemple Beth El and Pulp City Comedy slate Night of Improv Theatre
GLENS FALLS– Temple Beth El, located at 3 Marion Ave in Glens Falls, will host Pulp City Comedy on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. Pulp City Comedy, founded and hosted by Dale Matteson of Second City fame, brings together an...
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Character actor Mark Margolis dies at 83
(JNS) Most recently bringing to life the unforgettable crime boss Hector Salamanga in 22 episodes...
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