Helena Kriel in conversation
Helena Kriel’s debut memoir, set in 1990s South Africa, emerges from the darkness of apartheid. The Year of Facing Fire centres around Helena’s dying brother, who has kept his illness a shameful secret as he
Ditch the plastic! DIY beeswax wraps
ABOUT BEESWAX Beeswax has been found in the tombs of Egypt, in wrecked Viking ships, and in Roman ruins. Beeswax has been used since prehistory: 🐝 As the first plastic, 🐝 Lubricant and waterproofing agent,
Let’s celebrate the TV women who raised me!
Television was the one constant in my childhood. Is that sad? It doesn’t have to be! I’ve listed the amazing women that I grew up with – join me now, on a journey through Robyn’s
27 Hours (at Limmud FSU)
I’ve just met my hotel neighbour by the lifts. He took a chance and addressed me in Russian, which is a safe bet as over 600 Russian speaking Jews have congregated in Vienna for the
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There are many firsts for me on this trip. First time flying Emirates and stopping in Dubai. I was lucky enough to have 3 empty seats to myself on the long-haul flight so actually managed
Jewish Podcast Club – The Recap!
Our first Jewish Podcast Club Meet Up took place on a balmy summer evening under fairy lights in the Shalom courtyard. We got to know each other, talked about our favourite bits of the episodes we'd
What to Watch: Oscars Edition
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Not Your Bubby’s Borscht Belt
Just in case you’ve been living under a rock: Netflix’s biggest shtick is comedy specials. They’re coming in thick, fast and funny, and to be perfectly honest, the sheer range alone can be daunting. Don’t
Musings from the wilderness… Part 12
The changing of the seasons! When I look at my weather app and see 10 degrees, it’s not so bad. Like, it’s definitely cold and I shouldn’t leave the tent without a jumper but I
Musings from the wilderness… Part 11
Why? It’s been a while since I have sat through a science class, 11 years give or take. I dropped it like the plague along with maths when I had the chance and never looked