February 2012

Features

The Finkler Question: 2011 Harold U. Ribalow Prize Winner
Howard Jacobson
An insightful, troubling and often hysterically funny novel of Jewish identity. more...


The Wonders of America
Sholom Alechem/Translated by Curt Leviant
The celebrated Yiddish humorist used his keen powers of observation to describe daily life (and death) in the goldene medina. more...


Israel's Waiting Room
Debbi Cooper
They have traveled from small village to the cities of Gondar and Addis Abada in the hopes of moving to Israel. For the Falash Mura, their journey may finally be coming to an end. more...


Cuba Through a Half-Open Door
Andrée Aelion Brooks
More American Jews are traveling to Communist Cuba—which itself is cultivating a more relaxed environment, permitting some free enterprise. more...


Uncorking the Flavors of Israel
Libby Barnea
Israeli vintages are earning stellar reviews from leading wine critics and beating out high-profile European winemakers in international competitions. more...


Top Israeli Wines by Ranking
Daniel Rogov, Israel's preeminent wine critic, gives his top picks for overall best wine producers; up-and-coming producers; and value producers. more...


Israel's Top 10 Tourist Sites
Nicky Blackburn
All travelers to Israel have a favorite site, but which of the country's various parks, reserves and hotspots were the most visited last year? more...


At Your (Room) Service
Leora Eren Frucht
Going to Israel? Why not learn about winemaking or the history of whiskey, view contemporary art or a classic film? And at these accommodations, you can enjoy these perks without leaving the hotel. more...

The Finkler Question: 2011 Harold U. Ribalow Prize Winner - By Howard Jacobson

The Wonders of America - By Sholom Alechem/Translated by Curt Leviant

Israel's Waiting Room - By Debbi Cooper

Cuba Through a Half-Open Door - By Andrée Aelion Brooks

Uncorking the Flavors of Israel - By Libby Barnea

Top Israeli Wines by Ranking

Israel's Top 10 Tourist Sites - By Nicky Blackburn

At Your (Room) Service - By Leora Eren Frucht

 
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