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Jewish journal of Iceland


Fizz, Sugar, and Skyr: What Are Icelanders Really Drinking?
Let’s begin with a local joke: Only tourists buy bottled water in Iceland. The locals? They drink it straight from the tap, because...
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Surviving the Midnight Sun: A Health Guide for Jewish Life in Icelandic Summer
Surviving the Midnight Sun: A Health Guide for Jewish Life in Icelandic Summer Ah, Iceland in summer. The land of fire, ice, and......
2 days ago2 min read
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Gad Saad Invites Iceland to Think Differently
Has Iceland Become Woke Central? Professor Gad Saad was recently interviewed by host Frosti Logason on a Spjallsins með Frosta Logasyni ...
2 days ago3 min read
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: When Judaism, Humor, and New York Meet on Screen
If you're looking for a series that perfectly blends Jewish wit, stunning period style, and characters that will make you both laugh and...
2 days ago2 min read
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The Curious Case of the Chocolate Messiah
An Israeli abroad tries to make sense of chocolate eggs, Jesus, and Icelandic spring traditions. Some answers found. Most... deliciously...
4 days ago2 min read
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Shakshuka
A sizzling Israeli dish with deep roots and bright flavor 🍅 About Shakshuka: Shakshuka (שקשוקה) is one of Israel’s most beloved...
4 days ago2 min read
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Perfect One-Pot Mujadara with Green Lentils
Majdara (or مجدرة in Arabic) is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, considered one of the most popular and beloved dishes in...
4 days ago2 min read
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Passover: When Freedom Meets Family Feasts and Hidden Matzah!
Friends, let me tell you about Passover (Pesach) - one of the most beloved Jewish holidays that combines deep history, delicious food...
7 days ago2 min read
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Ten Reasons to Leave Egypt (and One Pharaoh Who Disagreed)
A Very Slightly Rewritten Account of the Exodus, in Which Everyone Is Tired and Most Things Go Poorly In the beginning, the Hebrews were...
Apr 122 min read
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Two tribes from a distance
Image from Ideogram.ai Having lived in Iceland for five years and two years respectively, Mike Klein and Adam Gordon are relative...
Apr 78 min read
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Searching for an Icelandic-Jewish Identity
I am a Jew, born to New Yorkers, raised in Los Angeles. Yet, it was moving to Iceland that helped me understand what it means to be...
Apr 23 min read
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The Saga of Daniel Salomon
In the days of Christian IV, king over the northern lands, it is told that there was a man by the name of Daniel Salomon. Born in the...
Apr 23 min read
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Charoset for Passover: A Sweet Tradition
Charoset is an essential part of the Passover Seder plate. This delicious mixture represents the mortar used by the Israelites during...
Apr 21 min read
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From Egypt to Iceland: The Unexpected Links Between Passover & Easter
Once upon a time-around 3,000 years ago-an entire nation of slaves packed their bags in a hurry, baked some really bad bread, and walked...
Apr 13 min read
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Jews and Israelis in Iceland
The Jewish community in Iceland, though small, boasts a rich and dynamic history. The earliest documented Jewish presence dates back to...
Apr 12 min read
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