Linda Gradstein
By Linda Gradstein
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Israel News Circumcision Rates Are Slipping — Even In Israel
When Rani and Hedva Kasher, who live on Kibbutz Kfar Giladi near Israel’s border with Lebanon, had their first two boys, they automatically scheduled the circumcision ceremony. It’s a tradition that marks membership in the Jewish people and goes back to the Bible, which describes both Abraham and Moses’ circumcisions. “I was blind and I…
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News Pence Faces Cold Shoulder As Palestinian Christians Feel Betrayed By Evangelical Embrace Of Israel
First, he was supposed to come for Christmas. Then, the visit was postponed until the following week, with the explanation that he might be needed to break a tie in the Senate over the tax bill. Now, Vice President Mike Pence’s trip is scheduled for mid-January, but Israeli officials say they have no final confirmation…
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Food Top 9 Wines You Must Try This Rosh Hashanah
We’ve put together the ultimate wine guide for your Rosh Hashanah meals — no matter your preference (White or red? Dry or sweet? Bubbly or smooth?), we’ve got you covered. Best Holiday Sparklers In the spirit of the season, I have a confession to make: I actually like Moscato wine — that low-alcohol, bubbly, sweet…
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Food Jerusalem’s Hottest New Cocktail (Cinnamon Smoke Included)
The Garden Terrace on the roof of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem feels like another world, not a bad thing these days. The setting is enchanting, with rattans sofas and chairs separated by trees strung with fairy lights. It’s a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the cool Jerusalem night air. The wait staff…
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