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Forward A 91-year-old Jewish comedian walked into a pub — and out with my heart 3 Oct 2025
At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music. As the world's oldest working female comedian, he...
3 Oct 2025
Forward On a tour of Hasidic Brooklyn, this rabbi doesn't have all the answers — but he knows who does 9 Aug 2025
In this captivating narrative, Clara Shapiro recounts her immersive experience on a guided tour of Hasidic Crown Heights in Brooklyn, led by Rabbi Mayer Frie...
9 Aug 2025
Forward 21-year-old solitary Jewish female (me) seeks human contact at 'The Jewish Dating Game' 1 Aug 2025
"The Jewish Dating Game" offers a playful approach to modern Jewish matchmaking reminiscent of the 1960s TV show "The Dating Game." Held monthly at Caveat Th...
1 Aug 2025
Forward 'If Yiddish isn't safe at Brandeis, where is it safe?' 11 Jul 2025
Brandeis University, a historically Jewish institution known for its strong Jewish studies, is set to suspend its Yiddish program due to financial concerns a...
11 Jul 2025
Forward Can a kinky new Yiddish musical resurrect a lost art — and one man who got spanked to death? 5 Jul 2025
"The Feast of the Seven Sinners," a new Yiddish musical performed at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan, delves into themes of rebellion, vice, and tradition wit...
5 Jul 2025
Forward Comedian Josh Gondelman is hilarious, but not disgusting 30 Jun 2025
Josh Gondelman, a comedian known for his earnest and non-disgusting humor, has released a new comedy special, "Positive Reinforcement," on YouTube. The Bosto...
30 Jun 2025
Forward Like Jews of yore, huddled masses gather upon an island, yearning to breathe free and eat good food 27 Jun 2025
In a vibrant gathering reminiscent of past Jewish journeys, The Great Nosh event on Governors Island celebrates Jewish fusion cuisine with inventive dishes l...
27 Jun 2025
Forward In gentrified Manhattan, one Jewish luncheonette strives to keep the faith (except for the bacon part) 21 Jun 2025
S&P, a historic Jewish luncheonette in Manhattan, has managed to maintain its authentic charm and character amidst the ongoing gentrification of the area. Or...
21 Jun 2025
Forward Travels to 'the sixth borough' — a brief history of New York City mayors visiting Israel 11 Jun 2025
New York City mayors have traditionally visited Israel, a practice initiated by William O'Dwyer in 1951 to strengthen ties with the Jewish community and Isra...
11 Jun 2025
Forward That time Yiddishists met extraterrestrials a short while ago in a galaxy not far away 7 Jun 2025
Clara Shapiro reflects on her surreal summer experience at the Steiner Program, where a group of eclectic students immersed themselves in Yiddish language an...
7 Jun 2025