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(The Nosher via JTA)-Mac and cheese is one of those comfort food dishes that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So when my co-workers suggested I try a mac and cheese made with Israeli couscous instead of traditionally larger pasta like elbows or shells or cavatappi, I happily accepted the challenge and decided to combine a more American-style pasta dish with some Israeli flavors, like cottage cheese and feta. This baked dish is cheesy and familiar enough to feed the kids, but just... Full story
It is customary to eat dairy food on Shavuot (May 30-June 1, 2017) for a number of reasons. One reason is that Shavuot is linked to the Exodus from Egypt into the Promised Land, and it is written “From the misery of Egypt to a country flowing with milk and honey...” (Exodus 3:8-17). For those on gluten free diets, the traditional baked dairy foods often served for the Shavuot holiday can present a challenge. Pereg Natural Foods offers this unexpected and delicious gluten free brownie cheesecake dessert, that the entire family—and guests—will en... Full story
Described as one of the most significant archaeological finds in modern Israel, the Magdala Stone, unearthed in 2009 near the shores of the Sea of Galilee, has been unveiled to the public for first time as part of a joint exhibition on the history of the menorah May 15-July 23 between the Vatican Museums and the Jewish Museum of Rome. "This is a dream that finally comes to fulfillment," Father Juan Solana, general director of the Magdala Center, whose work focuses on the stone dubbed a "crossroa... Full story
Zelda Goldstein, age 92, of Longwood, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Florida Hospital—Altamonte. Mrs. Goldstein was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Brooklyn, to the late Abram and Celia Gruskin Polay. Zelda was a graduate of the Pratt Institute in New York, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. For many years she worked as a designer/illustrator for I Miller and Sons shoes in New York. She was the widow of the late Barnett Goldstein who passed away in 2010, to whom she was married for 34 years. In 2013, she relocated to the Orlando area f... Full story
Toby E. Harrington, age 79, of Oviedo, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1938, in Philadelphia, to the late David and Sylvia Winokur Schon. Toby was a high school graduate and a homemaker. She relocated to the Orlando area in 1985 from Marlton, New Jersey. Toby is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Harrington, to whom she was married for over 32 years. She is also survived by her sons, Leon (Susan) Roomberg of Cherry Hill, N.J., Robert (Monica) Roomberg of Jim Thorpe, Pa., and Barry... Full story
Ruth Anna Maniloff, age 93, of Fern Park, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Savannah Court #3, in Oviedo. A native of Taunton, Mass., she was born on Dec. 15, 1923, to the late Joseph and Mary Cornez Schein. She was a high school graduate and worked for the United States government. Family and music were Ruth’s passion and delights. Her singing group would travel around town singing at nursing homes and retirement communities. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sharon Morris of Winter Springs. She is also survived by beloved grandsons, M... Full story
Sheldon Jay Slone, 77, passed away May 13, 2017 in Winter Park, Fla. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1939. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Peabody High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and shortly after met his wife, Linda, after completing his time in the service. He and Linda and their two young sons moved to Central Florida in the early 1970s to pursue an opportunity to general manage a new furniture store concept in Casselberry. After 17 years of being a career furniture salesman and manager, ... Full story
On Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers and service members who have given their lives for our nation. Social Security respects the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives in defense of freedom. Part of how we honor service members is the way we provide Social Security benefits. The unexpected loss of a family member is a difficult experience for anyone. Social Security helps by providing benefits to protect service members’ dependents. Widows, widowers, and their dependent c... Full story
(JTA)-The first thing Carl Reiner does every morning is pick up the paper and read the obituary section to check if he's named there. "If I'm not, I'll have my breakfast"-or so he says in the charming and appropriately titled HBO documentary "If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast." Then the 95-year-old actor, writer and director, the creator of the "Dick Van Dyke Show"-"my greatest achievement," he tells JTA-goes to his computer to work on his latest project, a book. In fact, that's what he w... Full story
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA)—Bill Clinton consulted with folks who came up with him in Arkansas, George W. Bush preferred Texan veterans of his family’s hard-fought political battles and Barack Obama had his Chicago peeps. Who does the first billionaire president go to when he wants real-deal advice? Other billionaires, naturally. Much has been made of how President Donald Trump has stacked his Cabinet with billionaires, and how he takes off-campus advice from investor Carl Icahn, fellow real estate developer Tom Barrack and media mog... Full story
Trump tells Netanyahu he ‘never mentioned Israel’ in meeting with Russians WASHINGTON (JTA)—President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he “never mentioned Israel” in a meeting with Russian government officials in which he was alleged to have revealed highly classified information. “Just so you understand, I never mentioned the word or the name Israel,” Trump said Monday at a photo op with Netanyahu at Jerusalem’s King David Hotel on the second leg of his first overseas trip as president. “Never mentioned it duri... Full story
TEL AVIV (JTA)-Israeli startups are revving their engines ahead of the country's largest-ever "smart transportation" event. Over 200 local companies working in transportation technology will be at the EcoMotion Conference on Thursday at the Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa. The plan is to give auto industry giants a look under the hood of "Startup Nation." "Companies from around the world want to see what's happening in Israel," said Lior Zeno-Zamasky, the executive director of EcoMotion, a... Full story
Martha Nagan, age 91, of Maitland, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park in Maitland. A native of Brooklyn, Martha was born on Oct. 27, 1925, to the late Harry and Celia Spivak Goldstein. She earned her associate’s degree and worked as a manager in a bookkeeping office. In 1955, in Brooklyn, she married Morton “Morty” Nagan, her husband of over 60 years who passed away in November 2015. They relocated to the Orlando area in 2002 from New York. She is survived by her son, Richie (Maureen) Nagan of Br... Full story
