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Michael Levy discusses his experiences living in rural China as a Jewish Peace Corps volunteer, highlighting the challenges of balancing his Jewish identity ...

In this analysis of "Captain America: The First Avenger," John Semley explores the film's portrayal of American interventionism, embodied in the character of...

In "My Call From Columbo," Sheldon Catz reflects on his unique interaction with Peter Falk, the iconic actor who portrayed Lt. Columbo. Catz, who founded The...

In a critical piece, author Elana Sztokman reflects on Naomi Wolf's trajectory from her groundbreaking feminist work in "The Beauty Myth" to her more recent ...

The article discusses the significance and mystery surrounding George Washington's famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, where W...

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...

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...

Kosher whisky tourism is becoming increasingly popular as Jewish groups seek out Scottish distilleries, such as Glenmorangie, which are now getting kosher ce...

Israeli director Alma Harel's film 'Bombay Beach' triumphed at New York's Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top award in the documentary feature category al...

A new sound installation titled "Are We There Yet?" at the Contemporary Jewish Museum's Yud Gallery in San Francisco embodies the Jewish tradition of inquiry...

Aurora Mendelsohn reflects on the integration of the spiritual "Go Down Moses" into Passover Seders, highlighting its historical significance and its role in...

Isaac Harris, one of the owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, took the stand to testify about the circumstances surrounding the infamous fire that kill...

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 is poignantly captured in this article originally from the Forverts, highlighting the criminal negligence leadin...

Abraham Cahan, in his article originally published in 1911, reflects on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory trial, underscoring the power imbalance between worke...

The article recounts the controversial acquittal of Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, owners of the Triangle Waist Company, after a jury found them not guilty in ...

In a historical piece from 1911, originally published in the Forverts, the Ladies Waist Makers Union actively exposed hazardous working conditions in factori...

Victor Shteynman, Juror No. 10 in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory trial, voiced regret over the acquittal of the factory's owners, attributing his decision t...

In December 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire case proceeded to jury deliberation, following closing arguments in the trial against factory owners I...

Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, owners of the Triangle Waist Company, were indicted for first-degree manslaughter following the tragic fire that claimed 146 liv...

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 ...

The article recounts the emotional funeral of seven unidentified victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which occurred on March 25, 1911. As the ci...

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...

The article recounts the tragic stories of multiple victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, highlighting the devastating personal losses and the des...

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...

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...

The tragic story of Yetta Goldstein, a victim of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, is retold through the grief-filled eyes of her brothe...

The article shares poignant survivor accounts from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, highlighting the experiences of two young women, Miss Ray Co...

Morris Rosenfeld's poignant poem, published in the Forverts in 1911, reflects the deep anguish and fear experienced by Jewish immigrant families following a ...

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...

Following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, a protest meeting was held at the Metropolitan Opera House, organized by Annie Morgan. The gathering i...

This poignant piece, originally published in the Forverts in 1911, mourns the heartbreaking loss of young workers in a catastrophic fire at a non-union sweat...

The mournful funerals described in this article from the Forverts capture the profound communal grief following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire o...

Abraham Cahan's 1911 article mourns the victims of the Triangle Waist Company fire, portraying it as a result of the capitalist system's negligence. Cahan ar...

Morris Rosenfeld's poignant piece depicts the somber funeral procession following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, weaving together the deep sorrow and ...

The Building Department has lodged complaints against the landlord of a new shop opened by Triangle Waist Co., noting that its location at 5-9 University Pla...

In a harrowing account originally published by the Forverts in 1911, the article details the horrific tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. This d...

Dan Friedman explores five whiskies, ideal for Purim celebrations, highlighting recent certifications by the Orthodox Union (OU) of Glenmorangie and Ardbeg S...

Nick Kazan's play, "Mlle. God," explores themes of betrayal and loyalty through its plot, reflecting an indirect connection to Kazan's father, director Elia ...

A controversial Super Bowl commercial for Snickers featuring Jewish comedian Richard Lewis and fellow comedian Roseanne Barr sparked backlash due to perceive...

Amid the 2011 Egyptian revolution, supporters of President Hosni Mubarak clashed violently with anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The conf...

The article reflects on the legacy of Solomon Mikhoels, a prominent Yiddish actor and director, during a commemoration event at YIVO. It explores Mikhoels' 1...

The New Yiddish Repertory presented Jacob Adler's historic Yiddish adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at the Center for Jewish History, wit...

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...

Ken Krimstein, the author of 'Kvetch As Kvetch Can: Jewish Cartoons,' shares insights into the world of Jewish cartooning. Drawing from his personal experien...

The article discusses the deep connection between American Jews and Chinese food, noting that Chinese cuisine is highly popular among American Jews, even mor...

The largest ever U.S. retrospective of Weimar cinema from 1919-1933, featured at MoMA until March 2011, offers a comprehensive dive into the era's defining e...

Claude Lanzmann's groundbreaking 1985 film 'Shoah' remains a monumental work in understanding the Holocaust, as he reflects 25 years later. Despite the world...

Miriam Wosk, a notable illustrator and multimedia artist, left a significant mark with her feminist-focused artwork, most famously the cover art for the inau...

The relocation and expansion of the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) to a prestigious site on Independence Mall in Philadelphia mark a sign...

Leslie Howard, renowned for his quintessentially British roles, was in fact of Hungarian Jewish descent. Born Leslie Howard Steiner, Howard's life trajectory...