Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Challenge yourself to create unique dishes in a Chopped-style competition using ingredients inspired by Ethiopia and Israel. The competition will be judged by Beejhy Barhany author of the cookbook Gursha. Let's get cooking! Houston Connect 68 (HC68) is a fun, safe community program […]
In conversation with Courtney Zubowski Haas, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist In this dazzling blend of fact and fiction, Rosen unearths the untold story behind one of the world's most iconic dolls and the visionary woman who brought her to life. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Ruth Handler as she […]
Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Food brings people together – a concept this Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef strongly believes. Featuring more than 100 recipes, stories, and traditions, Gursha, which loosely translates to “mouthful” or “the act of feeding one another,” reflects Barhany’s deep desire to celebrate Jewish […]
Documentary | Directed by Bess Kargman | 2024 | USA | English | 91 minutes Diane Warren: Relentless is an intimate and inspiring portrait of the legendary songwriter behind chart-topping hits for icons like Cher, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Celine Dione, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Aerosmith. From humble beginnings to 15 Oscar nominations, […]
In 1907, a ship packed with 10,000 Russian Jews set sail for Texas, led by the author’s great grandfather. These rebel Zionists were seeking security beyond Palestine, desperate to start a new life. In this innovative family memoir, Cockerell weaves together primary sources—letters, diary entries, interviews and articles—to bring long-silent voices to life in a […]
In 1907, a ship packed with 10,000 Russian Jews set sail for Texas, led by the author’s great grandfather. These rebel Zionists were seeking security beyond Palestine, desperate to start a new life. In this innovative family memoir, Cockerell weaves together primary sources—letters, diary entries, interviews and articles—to bring long-silent voices to life in a […]
In conversation with Mark A. Goldberg, Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston Beejhy Barhany Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Born in Ethiopia and raised in Israel before moving to New York, chef Barhany’s cookbook celebrates Jewish diversity. From traditional recipes like doro wot […]
Book Lovers Lunch When renowned painter Mira Novak dies mysteriously after a miscarriage in Bombay, her nurse Sona—entranced by Mira’s glamorous past—suddenly finds herself under suspicion. Left with four paintings and a cryptic note, Sona embarks on a journey across pre-war Europe to clear her name and uncover the truth. As she retraces Mira’s life, […]
Join the J's Shlicha Shir Benjamin and her husband Aviv for a weekly roundtable conversation on topics related to Israel. Every week, we will explore a new topic related to Israeli society, culture, news and more. We will share our personal perspectives as Israeli Shlihim and create a learning atmosphere together. Everyone is welcome! Whether […]
Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar Howard Megdal takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the little-known origins of a modern basketball superstar. From her early passion and fierce determination to the challenges that shaped her rise, this compelling narrative captures the making of a game-changing athlete. Megdal, a […]
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