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The Schmooze A 124-Mile Jewish Relay Race
When you think of Jews and running, you might imagine Dustin Hoffman chugging along in Central Park in the 1976 movie “Marathon Man.” Or if you’re really savvy, you might be reminded of Abel Kiviat, the middle-distance runner who held a slew of world records in the 1920s. But JRunners, a new Brooklyn-based group, aims…
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Life Will City Bus Service on Sabbath Save Lives?
We’ve seen major secular-religious clashes in Jerusalem this summer. Here’s a heads-up that over the coming weeks you may well be hearing about clashes in Tel Aviv. They are likely to be angrier than past clashes. While in most past clashes, the secular side has been arguing against religious coercion and for public convenience, it…
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News Yid.Dish: Homemade Challah
1-1/4 c. warm water (a little warmer than lukewarm) 3 T. yeast (or 3 packets)mix together until foamy – about 10 min. 1 capful of cinnamon (for whole wheat only) 2 tsp. salt 1/3 c. oil 2/3 c. sugar 5 large eggs 3 cups of whole wheat flour and then add white until doughy (probably…
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