It’s Popcorn Time Spring is here, and with it some of my favourite Toronto film festivals. The Toronto Jewish Film Festival is in June, and Hot Docs begins at the end of…
Arts & Culture
Kensington Market is one of the most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods in Toronto; one that is steeped in Jewish history. Although the market may appear small—only taking up a few blocks— it is…
An artist’s work doesn’t necessarily reflect their personality, but with Toronto-based tattooist and artist Joey Ramona, it does. They, like their art, are: bold, reflective, and as sure as the smooth lines…
Rita Winkler holds up one end of her painting, and her mother, Helen, the other. Their screen becomes almost entirely awash in green, blue, and yellow watercolours with three different socks. Each…
Gen Slosberg was scrolling through Facebook when she found a video by Jubilee Media called, “Do All Multiracial People Think the Same?” In the video, Los Angeles-based songwriter, vocalist, and music producer,…
Niv wanted to know what different peoples' Passover traditions are. Whether it's simply how one points to the shank bone, or what maror looks like for their household, or what Haggadah is followed,…
When Passover arrives each spring, I know I’ll be busy making matzah bark and flourless chocolate cake. These staples appear on many tables throughout the holiday, and as much as I love…
Who would have thought we'd be celebrating Passover again virtually? Unfortunately, Zoom calls don't prevent you from hearing those same old dad jokes about why this night isn't different from all other…
Welcome to Golden Predictions, a column where I—an age-old psychic—make predictions about some of our favourite starlets. I also freelance, so you can call me for your own futures, I can’t promise…
Niv co-founders Orly Zebak and Clarrie Feinstein sat down with Arts & Kvetch columnist Lara Bulger to discuss the Passover classic film, The Prince of Egypt. Read their conversation as they discover…