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Arts and Culture

Quentin Tarantino gets engaged to Israeli singer Daniela Pick

(JTA) — Quentin Tarantino has become engaged to an Israeli singer, Daniela Pick.

The famed director and the 33-year-old musician and model, the daughter of Israeli singer and songwriter Tzvika Pick, were engaged Friday night in Los Angeles, Ynet News...

Britney Spears mobbed at Western Wall ahead of Tel Aviv concert

JERUSALEM (JTA) – Britney Spears was mobbed by fans during a visit to the Western Wall.

The American pop star arrived Sunday in Israel ahead of her concert scheduled for the following evening at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv. It...

Qatar is third country to ban ‘Wonder Woman’ over Israeli actress Gal Gadot

(JTA) — Qatar has become the third Arab-majority country to ban the screening of the movie “Wonder Woman” because Israeli  actress Gal Gadot is playing the title role.

The film had been scheduled to premiere in Qatar on Thursday and...

9 Jewish books to read this summer

By VICTOR WISHNA

(JTA) — Sure, winter might seem like the ideal time of year for curling up with a good book — but summer is when you might actually have time to read.

So before these warm months all too...

Al Franken learned about justice from his childhood rabbi

By CURT SCHLEIER

(JTA) — In February 2015, Sen. Jim Inhofe carried a snowball on to the floor of the Senate to prove global warming did not exist.

Everyone knows “it is very, very cold outside,” the Oklahoma Republican said....

Paul Shaffer’s post-Letterman act: Touring with ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Band’

By GABE FRIEDMAN

NEW YORK (JTA) — Paul Shaffer, sporting a gray T-shirt and a one- or two-day-old beard, is sitting in the living room of his spacious Manhattan apartment near Lincoln Center. The walls are crammed with music memorabilia,...

‘Wonder Woman,’ big-name concerts upstage cultural boycott of Israel

By ADAM ABRAMS

(JNS.org) — As Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman” film heads toward $400 million in earnings after debuting in early June, and numerous big-name musical acts line up to perform in Israel this summer, the influence of...

Wonder Woman ban spreads across Arab world

(TPS) — “Wonder Woman” may be a hit at the box office, grossing $228 million worldwide in its first weekend, but the movie has hit the rocks in much of the Arab world because of its Israeli star, Gal Gadot.

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How to Make Labne Ice Cream

By SHANNON SARNA

(The Nosher via JTA) — Labne lovers rejoice — you can now enjoy you favorite yogurt dip as a dessert. If you love tangy, tart frozen yogurt, you are going to love this easy frozen dessert topped with...

Lebanon calls for ban of ‘Wonder Woman’ film because lead actress Gal Gadot is Israeli

JTA) — Lebanon’s Economy Ministry has filed a request to ban the upcoming film “Wonder Woman” because its star, Gal Gadot, is an actress and model from Israel.

A Lebanese security official told CBS News on Tuesday that the required...