Reflections on Yom Kippur, Rising Antisemitism, and the Complex Reality of Jewish Life in Canada After the Belleville Shooting
For many practicing Jews, Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar—traditionally offers a rare and profound opportunity to disconnect from the noise of the…
From Streaming Phenomenon to Sensory Reality: Inside the First ‘Chef’s Table’ Festivals
During August’s inaugural Chef’s Table Festival in Park City, filmmaker David Gelb watched Massimo Bottura, one of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, instinctively rescue a pizza. A cook working alongside master…
From Reality TV Staple to Twin Dad: Inside Nick Viall’s Hands-On Approach to Modern Fatherhood
For over a decade, Nick Viall has been a ubiquitous fixture on reality television. First stepping into the public eye 12 years ago as a contestant on “The Bachelorette,” Viall…
The PowerBar Breakdown: How One Mother’s Grocery Store Tears Captured the Reality of the Empty Nest
PowerBars. That’s what did me in. A few protein-packed energy bars sitting neatly on a supermarket shelf actually triggered that thoroughly unglamorous scene at our local market—the one where I…
From Reality TV Icon to Multi-Child Dad: Inside Nick Viall’s New Life With Twins
For more than a decade, Nick Viall has been a ubiquitous fixture on reality television, captivating audiences across multiple networks and franchises. First stepping into the public eye 12 years…
Facing Reality in the Desert: Are the Vegas Golden Knights Set for a Step Backward?
For most, if not all, of their brief history as an NHL team, the Vegas Golden Knights have made a habit of defying expectations and rewriting the traditional script for…