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Forward John Irving always felt like an outsider — is that all he thinks there is to Jewishness? 3 Nov
John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status. The book is partially a follow-up to Irving's earlier ...
3 Nov
Forward Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero? 28 Oct
The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cult...
28 Oct
Forward A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance 22 Oct
The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from ...
22 Oct
Forward Ben Stiller wants you to meet his parents 17 Oct
Ben Stiller explores the complexities of his family's legacy in the new documentary "Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost," revealing the personal and profession...
17 Oct
Forward How Yiddish authors made a new world writing for children 13 Oct
Miriam Udel's new book explores how Yiddish children's literature evolved from a late 19th-century endeavor to a post-Holocaust movement, weaving themes of s...
13 Oct
Forward Why Alana Haim wears a Star of David in ‘One Battle After Another’ 8 Oct
Alana Haim's character in "One Battle After Another" wears a Star of David necklace as a subtle, yet impactful statement on Jewish identity and intersectiona...
8 Oct
Forward ‘Kavalier and Clay’ could be a Jewish-American 'Ring Cycle' — what would Richard Wagner think of it? 1 Oct
The Metropolitan Opera's adaptation of Michael Chabon's "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" serves as a poignant response to Richard Wagner's antisem...
1 Oct
Forward Richard Linklater wants you to remember Lorenz Hart 29 Sep
Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon' is a fascinating character study of Lorenz Hart, the celebrated lyricist known for his collaborations with Richard Rodgers. T...
29 Sep
Forward Is Britney Spears hot for Hasidic beards? 29 Sep
Britney Spears recently posted a photo on Instagram featuring a group of Haredi men around a chessboard, captioned "I like the beard!!!" This led some, inclu...
29 Sep
Forward A mural dedicated to Holocaust memory — in Babylonian, Yiddish and Chinese 26 Sep
Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its m...
26 Sep