The article discusses the queer Yiddish musical canon and its connection to Northampton, Massachusetts, known as "Lesbianville." The overlap between modern Y...

This article discusses various contemporary developments in Yiddish music. It questions the framing of stories that claim Yiddish song is in trouble or not "...

"The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America" by Sandra Fox explores the significance of Jewish summer camps in American Jewish cul...

The author discusses their initial reservations about reality television and their surprise enjoyment of the Netflix series "Jewish Matchmaking." The show fo...

"Are You There God? Its Me, Sarah" discusses the enduring relevance of the book "Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret" and its exploration of intermarriage an...

Rivke Basman Ben-Hayim, the last living Yiddish poet of her generation, passed away in March 2023 at the age of 98. She was a survivor of the Vilne Ghetto an...

The article discusses the sound and atmosphere of the Passover Seder, comparing it to the Christmas season. It highlights a comedy sketch from the 1970s that...

The article discusses the significance of chickens in Jewish life. Chickens were a common and affordable source of food in Eastern Europe, often used in ever...

The author reflects on their childhood experience of being exposed to violent and traumatizing imagery related to the Holocaust without much consideration fo...

During Sleepless Nights, a collection of Anna Margolin's previously unpublished Yiddish short stories, has been released and is celebrated as a cause for joy...