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Tablet Radio Days 25 Jan 2021
The article discusses the initial introduction of radio in America in the 1920s and how it caused anxiety and confusion among consumers. Newspapers and magaz...
25 Jan 2021
Jewish Review of Books The Milchik Way 30 Jun 2020
"The Milchik Way" by Ben Katchor is a book that explores the history and significance of dairy restaurants in American Jewish culture. Katchor, a graphic art...
30 Jun 2020
Jewish Review of Books History with a Flourish 2 Apr 2020
Laura Arnold Leibman's book "The Art of the Jewish Family" explores the history of Jewish women in the United States and the Caribbean from 1750 to 1850 thro...
2 Apr 2020
Tablet The Rise of Men’s Clubs 30 Dec 2019
This article explores the historical rise of men's clubs within American Jewish communities during the early 20th century, particularly following the 1927 su...
30 Dec 2019
Tablet The Jewish Woman Who Invented Recycling 18 Oct 2019
Flora Spiegelberg, a Jewish woman from New York, played a pivotal role in advocating for modern waste disposal methods, including covered garbage cans and in...
18 Oct 2019
Tablet Summer Judaism 25 Jul 2019
Rabbis have historically faced challenges during the summer months as congregants often prioritize leisure activities over religious duties. This phenomenon,...
25 Jul 2019
Tablet Speaking Camp Hebrew 21 Jun 2019
Morris Freedman's 1954 exploration of Ramah, a Jewish summer camp emphasizing Hebrew immersion, reveals a postwar Jewish cultural phenomenon that sought to h...
21 Jun 2019
Tablet Deck the Halls—With Paper Dreidels 28 Nov 2018
In the late 19th century in the United States, American Jews initially focused on decorating for Sukkot rather than Hanukkah. However, over time, the appeal ...
28 Nov 2018
Tablet Tiny Torahs 28 Sep 2018
Simchat Torah flags, once a popular Jewish tradition in Eastern Europe, have evolved into miniaturized Torah scrolls that children now carry proudly during S...
28 Sep 2018
Tablet A History of Jewish Day Schools 29 Aug 2018
Jewish day schools were once frowned upon by American Jews, who favored the public school system as a means of integration into American society. However, be...
29 Aug 2018