Spring has sprung (sort of), exams are in session, and Passover has arrived! Matzah, eaten on its own, is very dry and a bit flavourless, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our favourite ways to eat matzah for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert! Breakfast Ideas Avocado Matzah Your favourite breakfast doesn’t need to…
Purim is right around the corner, which means it’s time to pull out your costumes, bake some hamentashens and watch your favourite Purim movie. Wait–there aren’t any movies about Purim! There are popular and successful movies about Hanukkah and Passover, but surprisingly there are no well-known Hollywood movies about Purim. The story of Purim is…
As we all remember from Out of Sync, Netta Barzilai was the 2018 Eurovision winner representing Israel, and she has become an international superstar. Her hit song Toy is a worldwide phenomenon, and her newest song Bassa Sababa is climbing the charts. It’s a new year and it’s time to crown the 2019 Eurovision winner…
Ah, awards season, that time of year when we spend our Sundays watching a three hour show, which turns into a three-and-a-half hour show. (When do they ever run on time?) We’ve already watched the Golden Globes and The Grammys, but tonight is Oscar night! Despite the lengthy show and lack of a host this…
Although Reading Week is the best time to catch up on all your coursework and prepare for midterms, it’s also time for you to unwind and relax because you deserve it! After months of hard work, it’s easy to get carried away with school and focus less on yourself. Make this Reading Week all about…
Written by Tamar Patolsky , Springboard Fellow I always knew that I wanted to have a profession that was meaningful. However, during my final year of undergrad, I was still unsure of what that would look like. Even though I was very involved with the Jewish community on campus, it never occurred to me that…
Out of Sync is just around the corner which means it’s time to start getting pumped for the show! We have created a Spotify playlist with all the classic songs that will make you want to get up and dance and lip sync (or sing) your heart out! Here are a few of our favourite…
Whether it be on RuPaul’s Drag Race or Jimmy Fallon, lip sync battles have become a hilarious and surprisingly competitive trend for our viewing pleasure. It’s not enough just to lip sync anymore – it’s all about the dancing, outfits and overall star factor. Watch these lip-syncers battle it out in this list of some…
It’s that time of year again! Although Sukkot may be over, there is still time to enjoy some of the decorative Sukkahs featured on Instagram. It’s never too early to start getting inspired for next year! From colourful floral arrangements to sparkling dishware, take a look inside of some of this years most creative Instagrammable…
1. Israel was the first country in Asia to recognize any same-sex union, and still is in the Middle East, where most countries continue to criminalize same-sex relationships. This may explain why one of Tel Aviv’s many nicknames is “The Gay Capital in the Middle East.” Currently, Israel still does not allow gay marriage, but…