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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 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 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
Tablet Summer by the Sea 23 Jul 2018
The text discusses the transformation of the ocean from a fearsome place into a leisure destination, highlighting how vacationing by the sea became popular a...
23 Jul 2018
Jewish Review of Books Du Bois, the Warsaw Ghetto, and a Priestly Blessing  16 Jun 2018
Jewish Life magazine engaged with prominent African American leader Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois in the late 1940s and early 1950s, seeking to connect the struggles ...
16 Jun 2018
Tablet Play Ball 29 Mar 2018
Baseball has long held a significant place in the lives of American Jews, particularly men, as explored through the lens of American-Jewish newspapers' cover...
29 Mar 2018