Kinky Friedman, the musician and novelist who passed away at 79, embodied the enigmatic nature of Jewish identity. Born Richard Samet Friedman in Chicago to ...
The article explores the multifaceted relationship between Jewish figures and the iconic character of Donald Duck, examining how different individuals, from ...
"The Salt of the Earth," released in 1954, was a groundbreaking film made by blacklisted Hollywood artists, including Jewish individuals like Herbert Biberma...
"Sigmund Freud's relationship with Judaism and how he was embraced by Jewish admirers are explored in Naomi Seidman's book 'Translating the Jewish Freud.' Sh...
Paul Auster, a celebrated author who recently passed away, was heavily influenced by Jewish literature and family heritage throughout his works, drawing insp...
Peter Demetz, a Czech-born Jewish historian who passed away at 101, delved into the complex history of Prague, highlighting the conflicts between German and ...
Sidney Joseph Perelman, a prominent Jewish humorist, is being revisited through new editions of his works by the Library of America series, prompting reflect...
Aaron David Gordon, a figure from a previous century, is reconsidered in contemporary times by Tel Aviv University professor Yuval Jobani in a new book. Whil...
The Leopold and Loeb case, involving the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks in 1924 by two wealthy, Jewish University of Chicago students, sparked signifi...
Bob Marley, the reggae icon, had a deep connection to Judaism, according to his relatives and his lyrics. While his Jewish ancestry is unverified, Marley's m...