Rabbi Jacob Kohn and other Jewish leaders in the early to mid-20th century expressed concerns about absent fathers in synagogues and their lack of involvemen...

Following the Holocaust, the survivors of the Shoah were initially referred to by various names before "survivor" became the predominant term, embodying a co...

The popularity of fur coats has significantly declined in recent years, with fur salons closing and fur coats being frowned upon. The decline can be attribut...

This discussion explores the complex relationship between American Jews and Christmas. In the 1950s and 60s, as Christmas became more secular, American Jews ...

The Hebrew Technical Institute for Boys, established in 1884, aimed to provide vocational training to immigrant Jewish boys in order to improve their economi...

The Alyias Donation Book, a unique device used in synagogue fundraising during the early 20th century, sheds light on the practice of shnuddering. Shnudderin...

Jewish education has evolved significantly over the past century. In the early 1900s, Jewish education lacked appeal and struggled to attract both students a...

The article discusses the early Jewish summer resorts in the Catskills, specifically focusing on the Fairmont and Grand View Hotel. These resorts were among ...

The Jewish Museum in New York is currently hosting an exhibition called "The Sassoons," which explores the lives and legacy of the Sassoon family, a wealthy ...

The article discusses the challenges faced by American Jews during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in fitting into the American celebration of the Fou...