Monthly Archives: December 2015

Maccabees in Space: Celebrate Star Wars and Hanukkah in one fell swoop

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

If you’re one of the many breathlessly anticipating the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this Friday, December 18 (I happen to be married to one of them), here’s a little tidbit to tide you over. Continuing a grand … Continue reading →

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Death of the Author: Israeli writer Amir Gutfreund passes away at age 52

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

Haaretz and The Times of Israel both pay tribute to Israeli author Amir Gutfreund, who passed away in late November after a battle with cancer, at the age of 52. Gutfreund is best known for his book Our Holocaust, narrated … Continue reading →

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