Tablet
Hooking Up Gets Green-Lit
13 Jun 2012
During a group trip near David Ben-Gurion's grave, participants were asked to disclose their relationship status using colored M&M candies: red for unavailab...
13 Jun 2012
Forward
Memories From Israel Parade Founder
31 May 2012
Ted Comet, founder of the renowned Celebrate Israel Parade, initially overcame challenges such as the lack of Jewish marching bands by recruiting Catholic sc...
31 May 2012
Tablet
Montreal’s Kosher Bootleggers
30 Apr 2012
In Montreal's Hasidic community, obtaining kosher wine beyond the limited selection at government-owned stores led to an underground network of obtaining and...
30 Apr 2012
Forward
Curtis Sliwa's Secret Jewish Kids
16 Apr 2012
Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, is revealed to be the biological father of children with former New York Councilmember Melinda Katz, news that ...
16 Apr 2012
Tablet
Philip Levine, Fierce About Poetry
16 Apr 2012
Philip Levine, a celebrated poet known for portraying the blue-collar experience, reflects on his Jewish identity, ferocity in pursuing poetry, and influence...
16 Apr 2012
Forward
Park Slope Food Coop Rejects Israel Boycott
28 Mar 2012
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn voted against a proposed boycott of Israeli goods with a decisive 1,005 to 653 vote. The debate on the boycott had inten...
28 Mar 2012
Tablet
Melting Pot
19 Mar 2012
The text explores the culinary tradition of kubbeh, focusing on the experience at Mordoch in Machaneh Yehuda, Jerusalem. The Agai family, known for their han...
19 Mar 2012
Tablet
Tights Squeeze
14 Mar 2012
The text explores the complexities of Orthodox Jewish culture, particularly focusing on the pressures and expectations surrounding modesty. It delves into th...
14 Mar 2012
Forward
Park Slope Food Coop’s BDS Battle
23 Feb 2012
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn is embroiled in a heated debate over whether to hold a vote on banning Israeli goods, a local reflection of the larger g...
23 Feb 2012
Forward
JNF Board Member Quits Over Evictions
13 Dec 2011
Seth Morrison, a former board member of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), resigned in protest of the organization's involvement in the eviction of Palestinian ...
13 Dec 2011
Jewish Action
Letter from South Africa
7 Dec 2011
In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new eruv construction sparked opposition due to security concerns, reflecting the unique challenges faced by the Jewish comm...
7 Dec 2011
Forward
Of Bees and Men: Fixing the Bee Problem
4 Oct 2011
Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants and are key to a healthy environment. The phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in bees has been linked...
4 Oct 2011
Forward
South African Jews Struggle With Legacy of Apartheid
22 Sep 2011
South African Jews continue to grapple with the complex legacy of apartheid, where the community was divided between those who supported the regime for perce...
22 Sep 2011
Jewish Action
Diras Arai
16 Sep 2011
Yossi Huttler reflects on the concept of Diras Arai, the temporary dwelling, in Jewish tradition. He muses on the faith involved in residing within these imp...
16 Sep 2011
Tablet
Girls at War
7 Sep 2011
Ulpana High School in Maale Levona is not a typical girls' religious school. Founded by Gadi Ben Zimra and his wife Nurit, it aims to shape a new generation ...
7 Sep 2011
Tablet
Friday Night Lights
29 Aug 2011
On September 11, 2001, Esty and Dovi Scheiner carried on with their planned wedding despite the chaos of the terrorist attacks, creating a moment of joy in a...
29 Aug 2011
Tablet
Ugandan Rabbi Loses Petition Over Votes
18 Aug 2011
In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, leader of the Abayudaya Jewish community, lost a petition challenging alleged vote-rigging and voter intimidation during his...
18 Aug 2011
Tablet
Generation א
17 Aug 2011
Young urban Israelis initiated the recent tent-city protests in Israel, initially driven by rising housing costs but rooted in self-interest rather than genu...
17 Aug 2011
Tablet
You Can’t Start a Revolution on MySpace!
15 Jun 2011
Three major Left parties, the Communist Party U.S.A., the Socialist Party U.S.A., and the Democratic Socialists of America, discuss merging and starting a re...
15 Jun 2011
Forward
The Kosher Traveler: Chowing Down in Mexico City
1 Jun 2011
Mexico City is a vibrant hub for kosher food with a mix of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews. The city offers a variety of kosher dining options, from authentic Me...
1 Jun 2011
Tablet
Motor City Cured
25 May 2011
Blair Nosan, the founder of Suddenly Sauer, a Detroit-based pickle business, creates innovative Jewish-inflected cuisine like maple gravlax and homemade crea...
25 May 2011
Forward
Raising Children on Kugel and Kimchi, and as Jews
19 May 2011
The article examines a study by Noah Leavitt and Helen Kim on Asian-Jewish intermarriages and their influence on raising Jewish children. Conducted through i...
19 May 2011
Tablet
The Joy of Stats
27 Apr 2011
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was a prominent figure at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, embodying the intersection of sports and anal...
27 Apr 2011
Tablet
Kenyan Branch
31 Mar 2011
In a rural village in Kenya, a small Jewish community led by Yosef Njogu and Avraham Ndungu is striving to maintain their Jewish identity while incorporating...
31 Mar 2011
Tablet
Election
28 Mar 2011
In Uganda, during election time, President Yoweri Museveni is running for another term with extensive advertising promoting his achievements. In the midst of...
28 Mar 2011
Tablet
Lost in the Fire
22 Mar 2011
This article explores the complex legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, where 146 workers, mostly young Jewish and Italian girls, perished....
22 Mar 2011
Forward
Ladies Waist Maker Union Takes On the Task of Disclosing Fire Traps
17 Mar 2011
In a historical piece from 1911, originally published in the Forverts, the Ladies Waist Makers Union actively exposed hazardous working conditions in factori...
17 Mar 2011
Forward
Triangle Case Goes to Jury Today
17 Mar 2011
In December 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire case proceeded to jury deliberation, following closing arguments in the trial against factory owners I...
17 Mar 2011
Tablet
Be Happy
17 Mar 2011
Recent publications have highlighted the pursuit of happiness, linking it to understanding our own mental processes. As Purim approaches, the Jewish traditio...
17 Mar 2011
Forward
The Morgue Is Full of Our Victims!
16 Mar 2011
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history, claimed the lives of 175 workers, many of whom were ...
16 Mar 2011
Forward
Half a Million People in Mourning
16 Mar 2011
In the wake of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which claimed the lives of numerous young workers, New York City witnessed its largest demonstr...
16 Mar 2011
Forward
Remembering the Victims
15 Mar 2011
The article recounts the tragic stories of multiple victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, highlighting the devastating personal losses and the des...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
Only A Muted Violin is All that Remains of Them
15 Mar 2011
Set against the backdrop of early 20th century New York City, this poignant story recounts the tragic fate of the Rosen family following the Triangle Shirtwa...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
What a Reporter from the Forverts Saw at the Morgue
15 Mar 2011
The article from the Forverts, dated March 27, 1911, captures the harrowing scene outside a morgue on 26th Street, following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist F...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
The Quiet Tragedy of Two of the Rescued
15 Mar 2011
The article shares poignant survivor accounts from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, highlighting the experiences of two young women, Miss Ray Co...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
More Tragedies in the Darkened Homes
15 Mar 2011
This poignant piece from the March 28, 1911 edition of the Forverts recounts the devastating impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on Jewish immigra...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
Metropolitan Opera House Packed With Protest Meeting About the Fire
15 Mar 2011
Following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, a protest meeting was held at the Metropolitan Opera House, organized by Annie Morgan. The gathering i...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
Mourning the Triangle Fire Victims
15 Mar 2011
The mournful funerals described in this article from the Forverts capture the profound communal grief following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire o...
15 Mar 2011
Forward
The March of Tears
15 Mar 2011
Morris Rosenfeld's poignant piece depicts the somber funeral procession following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, weaving together the deep sorrow and ...
15 Mar 2011
Tablet
Intertwined
2 Mar 2011
Stephen Marche's reflections in "Intertwined" reveal his personal journey within a Jewish family as a non-Jew, examining intermarriage's impact on Jewish ide...
2 Mar 2011
Jewish Action
Out of Africa
28 Feb 2011
The text discusses the little-known Jewish communities of East Africa, particularly focusing on Ethiopian Jews and Adenite Jews in places like Ethiopia, Djib...
28 Feb 2011
Tablet
Rabbi Sizomu Loses Election, Alleges Rigging
22 Feb 2011
In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a candidate in the general election, lost to the incumbent MP Yahaya Gudoi Wojje amid allegations of rigging and irregularit...
22 Feb 2011
Tablet
Rabbi Sizomu Votes For Himself
18 Feb 2011
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, running for parliament in Namanyoni, Uganda, is seen overseeing the installation of a polling station and casting his vote, garnering s...
18 Feb 2011
Tablet
Great Escapes
17 Feb 2011
The author reflects on her experience as a stepmother to her husband's two daughters and how family vacations have played a crucial role in navigating the co...
17 Feb 2011
Tablet
The Rabbi Runs for Parliament
17 Feb 2011
In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a leader in the Abayudayah Jewish community, is running for a parliamentary seat in the Bungokho North district. Amid a fest...
17 Feb 2011
Tablet
Qaddafi’s Captive
15 Feb 2011
Israeli citizen Rafram Raphael Chaddad, held captive for five months in Libya, was released after being arrested in Tripoli while on assignment for an Israel...
15 Feb 2011
Forward
Mixing Bowl: Sam Sifton's Treyf Recommendations; Cooking Mag for Kids; Israel's Beer Expo
14 Jan 2011
The article discusses various topics in Jewish food and culture, including a new cooking magazine for kids called Ingredients, a recommendation by New York T...
14 Jan 2011
Tablet
A Very Special Message
22 Dec 2010
This message encourages readers to support Jewish journalism that is rational, truthful, and unwavering. It stresses the importance of contributing to such j...
22 Dec 2010
Forward
Should Children Play Baseball?
10 Nov 2010
In an article originally published in 1903, a father seeks advice on whether his son should play baseball, expressing concern over the game's perceived lack ...
10 Nov 2010
Tablet
Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous
28 Oct 2010
Paris's Jewish culinary scene is rich with history and diversity, reflecting the city's centuries-old Jewish presence. The Jewish population in Paris has wax...
28 Oct 2010