You might have seen the newscast of Donald Trump talking briefly to reporters on New Year’s Eve as he entered a black-tie party at his Florida mansion. He was discussing computer hacking, intelligence gathering and nuclear weapons. If you haven’t been petrified up until now at the prospect of a Trump presidency, this would be…
Jacob Starr designed the very first New Year’s Eve ball in 1907
Tonight, Tanya Shmulevitch will openly celebrate the Russian New Year’s Eve for the first time since immigrating to Israel as a child nearly two decades ago. The 28-year-old Shmulevitch is joining a growing group of Russian speakers who are defying a taboo against marking the Novy God holiday, which many Israeli incorrectly believe is a…
A few months ago, an acquaintance of mine slipped on some rocks while on vacation in Hawaii, fell into a river and drowned, dying tragically at the age of 32. Last week, her mother committed suicide. There’s no adequate response to tragedies like these — no consolations. But at times like these I’m grateful that…
Getty Images Idina Menzel wants you all to let it go already. In case you haven’t heard, the “Frozen” sensation performed the Oscar-winning song during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest,” what’s up with that name by the way?. All was going as planned: people were cheering, singing along, channeling Elsa —…
A Jewish man was badly beaten by several men in the center of Berlin on New Year’s Eve, after he asked them to stop singing anti-Semitic songs. The victim, Shahak Shapira, 26, suffered bruises and a head laceration. He said the assailants were “southern European” in appearance and spoke both German and Arabic. Police say…
Passion fruit and white chocolate yogurt mousse. Photograph by Vared Guttman (Haaretz) — Getting ready to ring in the New Year also means we have only one more chance to eat decadent food and drink champagne before a new season full of diets falls upon us. To help you enjoy this time to the fullest, I’ve…
To make this dessert a quick one, use a prepared chestnut spread (available online and, at this time of year, at some supermarkets) and store-bought meringue cookies. Photograph by Vared Guttman Serves 6 2 ounces 100% cocoa unsweetened chocolate (or the darkest you can find), broken to small chunks 1½ whipping cream, divided ½ lb….
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