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U.S. May Not Air Eurovision — Hosted By Israel — This Year
For the first time in three years, the largest singing competition in the world may not air in the US.
Potato Pancake, Sure. But Can You Call It A Latke?
‘The latke belongs to the world now,’ said the organizer of this year’s Latke Festival at the Brooklyn Museum.
Shelsky’s Latke Wins People’s Choice At Latke Fest — Again
Peter Shelsky’s Rueben-themed concoctioin was a major crowd-pleaser at the annual fundraiser.
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How To Help Chop Hunger
A cooking competition complete with celebrity chefs and mystery ingredients is raising money for Masbia Soup Kitchen Network.
This Kosher BBQ Fest Is A Smokin’ Hot Ticket
A barbecue competition with star-chef judges is just part of the fun. The event features live music, a pickle-eating contest and a mechanical bull.
Team Israel Takes First Loss In World Baseball Classic
JERUSALEM — Israel lost its first game in the World Baseball Classic, losing in a rematch with the Netherlands by a score of 12-2. Israel is now 4-1 in the tournament overall, and 1-1 in the second round of the 16-team quadrennial tournament. Team Israel will face Japan on Wednesday. Israel was the lowest-ranked team…
Have You Got a Story for Us? Sweepstakes Winners
“I’m an Orthodox Jew and a transgender woman,” and four other winners of the “Have You Got a Story for Us” Sweepstakes Competition…
Israeli Virtuoso Benjamin Giltburg Wins Piano Contest Despite Shocking Freeze
Israeli Boris Giltburg won a major competition despite a shocking memory lapse that froze him as he performed Mozart.
MegaRamp Skateboarding, BMX Competition in Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian Bob Burnquis Wins
The MegaRamp skateboarding competition, which brings together the world’s best and most daring skateboarders and BMX riders, comes to Rio de Janeiro. The crowd, despite the intense heat, filled the stands to almost its full capacity. Brazilian skateboarder Bob Burnquis was hurt doing a move but went on to win the competition on Sunday, to the delight of home fans.