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Once an Obscene Scandal, a Hit Yiddish Play Returns 93 Years Later
17 May 2016
"Indecent" is a play by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman that revisits the scandalous history of Sholem Asch's 1907 play "God of Vengeance". The production m...
17 May 2016
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How Donald Trump Became the Darling of White Supremacists
11 May 2016
The article discusses how Donald Trump gained popularity among white supremacists due to his statements and policies perceived as racist, such as banning Mus...
11 May 2016
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Eat the Bacon Star of (Larry) David
11 May 2016
Chloe Wise's "Star of Larry David (wonky)" is a curious piece featured at the NADA Art Fair, known for its unique bacon Star of David made with oil paint on ...
11 May 2016
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Rob Reiner on the Catharsis of Making a Film About Son’s Drug Abuse
4 May 2016
Rob Reiner's film "Being Charlie" explores the personal and turbulent journey of dealing with a child's drug addiction. Inspired by his son Nick's own battle...
4 May 2016
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The Secret Jewish History of Don Quixote and Miguel de Cervantes
28 Apr 2016
Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work. While some speculate ab...
28 Apr 2016
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Anti-Semitic Letter From President William Taft Opposing Louis Brandeis Hits Auction Block
26 Apr 2016
A recently auctioned letter by former President William Howard Taft criticized Louis Brandeis' nomination to the Supreme Court, calling it anti-Semitic. Taft...
26 Apr 2016
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How My Grandmother’s Chutzpah Helped Rescue 6,000 Jews From Nazis
26 Apr 2016
Alyza D. Lewin shares the story of how her grandmother, Peppy Sternheim Lewin, played a crucial role in rescuing 6,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War I...
26 Apr 2016
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The Forward Building: From Labor Citadel to Luxury Condos
16 Apr 2016
The iconic Forward Building, situated in New York's Lower East Side, epitomizes the evolving identity of the neighborhood—a shift from a hub of Jewish labor ...
16 Apr 2016
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Molly Crabapple Explains How You Can Be an Artist and an Activist
16 Apr 2016
Molly Crabapple, born Jennifer Caban to a Jewish mother and Puerto Rican father, is an artist and journalist recognized for her unique blend of art and activ...
16 Apr 2016
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Jerusalem Post Names Ex-Naftali Bennett Aide as New Editor-in-Chief
13 Apr 2016
Yaakov Katz, a former aide to Naftali Bennett, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, succeeding Steven Linde. Katz, who former...
13 Apr 2016
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CUNY Under the Anti-Semitism Microscope
30 Mar 2016
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has raised concerns about anti-Semitism at some City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, particularly involving...
30 Mar 2016
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Remembering the Heyday of Yiddish Theater
25 Mar 2016
An exploration of New York's Yiddish theater from its beginnings on the Bowery to its cultural infiltration into Broadway, as highlighted in an exhibit curat...
25 Mar 2016
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Nazi Monster Josef Mengele’s Remains Go Under the Microscope
22 Mar 2016
After fleeing Auschwitz and living in South America under a false name, Nazi leader Dr. Josef Mengele's remains, known for torturous experiments on prisoners...
22 Mar 2016
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Listen to a Forgotten and Revealing Interview With Golda Meir
21 Mar 2016
This article discusses the rediscovery of a Yiddish interview with Golda Meir, conducted by journalist Shlomo Ben-Israel in 1971. The interview covers variou...
21 Mar 2016
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Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman Returns — to Netflix, Natch
18 Mar 2016
Paul Reubens makes a notable comeback as Pee-Wee Herman in the Netflix production "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday," co-produced with Judd Apatow. After nearly three d...
18 Mar 2016
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5 Fun Hamantaschen Recipes for Maximum Purim Deliciousness
16 Mar 2016
The article presents five innovative hamantaschen recipes perfect for Purim celebrations. The recipes include an Asian twist with black sesame seeds, a vegan...
16 Mar 2016
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Batman V. Superman, A Rabbi Weighs In
13 Mar 2016
As a self-proclaimed comic book rabbi, Simcha Weinstein delves into the ongoing debate about who would win in a battle between Batman and Superman, highlight...
13 Mar 2016
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Playful Pop-Tart Hamantaschen
10 Mar 2016
Nina Safar offers a playful twist on traditional Purim hamantaschen by creating a recipe for vegan Pop-Tart hamantaschen. The recipe includes a flaky pastry ...
10 Mar 2016
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Is Donald Trump Really a Hitler-Style Fascist?
7 Mar 2016
The article explores the anxieties felt by Holocaust survivors in light of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, drawing parallels to fascist regimes of...
7 Mar 2016
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40 Columbia Professors Sign BDS Petition Led by Rashid Khalidi
2 Mar 2016
Forty faculty members at Columbia University have signed a petition, led by Professor Rashid Khalidi, advocating for the school to divest from companies link...
2 Mar 2016
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Lentils in the Bible and the Bowl
29 Feb 2016
The article discusses the significance of lentils in the Bible, focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau. It delves into how the consumption of lentil stew by...
29 Feb 2016
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Donald Trump In Debate Crosshairs Over 'Neutral' on Israel Stand
26 Feb 2016
Donald Trump's stance of neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict became a focal point during a Republican debate, drawing sharp criticism from his riv...
26 Feb 2016
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When Bernie Sanders Walked Out of Allen Ginsberg's Poetry Reading
18 Feb 2016
The intriguing interaction between Allen Ginsberg and Bernie Sanders, captured in a photograph from 1983, provides a lens into the dynamic between two influe...
18 Feb 2016
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Geeking Out on Primo Levi — and Elena Ferrante — With a Master Translator
17 Feb 2016
Ann Goldstein, renowned for translating Elena Ferrante, discusses her monumental project of translating the complete works of Primo Levi. Levi, often pigeonh...
17 Feb 2016
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That Time John Kasich Tried to Ban a Coen Brothers Movie From Blockbuster
11 Feb 2016
During his political career, John Kasich, a former GOP candidate, was so disturbed by the Coen Brothers' film "Fargo" that he attempted to have it removed fr...
11 Feb 2016
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Far Right Magazine Gets OK To Call Mauthausen Victims 'Criminals'
9 Feb 2016
The head of Austria's Jewish community criticized prosecutors for not indicting authors of an article in a far-right magazine affiliated with the FPO party t...
9 Feb 2016
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Park Slope Food Coop Just Made Things Much Harder for BDS
2 Feb 2016
At a recent meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a contentious decision was made to require a 75% supermajority vote for any boycott proposal, a ...
2 Feb 2016
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How 'The Birdcage' Married Jewish and Gay Civil Rights
29 Jan 2016
The 1996 film "The Birdcage," directed by Mike Nichols and written by Elaine May, is celebrated for its blend of Jewish and gay cultural themes, exploring ci...
29 Jan 2016
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Remembering Abe Vigoda, Big-Screen Gangster, TV Detective and Real-Life Mensch
27 Jan 2016
Abe Vigoda, of Russian Jewish descent, was a versatile actor celebrated for roles such as Detective Fish in the TV sitcom "Barney Miller" and Salvatore Tessi...
27 Jan 2016
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The True Story of How Nazis Invented the Space Program
25 Jan 2016
Ezra Glinter reviews Amy Shira Teitel's "Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASA," which explores the historical interplay betwe...
25 Jan 2016
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Homemade Date Honey — A Sweet, Sticky Take on One of the 7 Species
20 Jan 2016
The article discusses homemade date honey, known as devash in Hebrew and considered a representation of dates in the seven species traditionally eaten on Tu ...
20 Jan 2016
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The Disappearance and Return of the Date Palm
20 Jan 2016
The history and significance of the date palm in Israel, intertwined with the country's own story, reflect its diverse uses from providing food, fiber, and s...
20 Jan 2016
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Who Told Herman Wouk 'You've Got To Go to Germany' — and Why
19 Jan 2016
Herman Wouk recounts how encountering historian Raul Hilberg and his work "The Destruction of the European Jews" shaped his writing of novels like "The Winds...
19 Jan 2016
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Maya Rudolph Traces Her Roots — All the Way Back to Vilna
19 Jan 2016
Actress Maya Rudolph will be featured in a PBS documentary tracing the ancestry of pop culture personalities, focusing on her African American roots and Jewi...
19 Jan 2016
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Almonds (and Marzipan) for Tu B’Shvat
18 Jan 2016
Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish new year for trees, traditionally observed on the 15th of Shvat, is a celebration that includes consuming fruits and nuts, like almond...
18 Jan 2016
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Wheat, Whiskey and Women
15 Jan 2016
The article discusses the link between whiskey production, feminism, and the Talmudic tractate of Sotah in the context of Tu B'Shvat. It highlights how whisk...
15 Jan 2016
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Why Gad Elmaleh Is the Most Popular Jewish Comic You've Never Heard of
13 Jan 2016
Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish c...
13 Jan 2016
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Rep. Steve Israel To Retire From Congress
6 Jan 2016
Rep. Steve Israel, a prominent Democratic Congressman from Long Island, has announced his decision to retire from Congress after eight terms. Although he pla...
6 Jan 2016
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How Dylan Thomas wrote my favorite Jewish Christmas story
24 Dec 2015
Adam Langer reflects on how Dylan Thomas's "A Child’s Christmas in Wales" became a cherished holiday story for his Jewish family in Chicago, illustrating the...
24 Dec 2015
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Enjoy 'Star Wars' Mania With This Catchy Darth Vader Niggun
18 Dec 2015
Zusha, a Jewish world soul band, has created a unique rendition of the famous Star Wars Imperial March, blending it with a traditional niggun style to celebr...
18 Dec 2015
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'Charlie Brown' School Play To Cut Christian Bible Reference
17 Dec 2015
An elementary school in eastern Kentucky has removed a segment from its performance of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' that quotes the New Testament, following f...
17 Dec 2015
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Politics Has Always Had a Place in Synagogue — and for Good Reason
7 Dec 2015
Menachem Freedman discusses the long-standing and complex interplay between politics and religion in Jewish synagogues, specifically through the display of n...
7 Dec 2015
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Why Israeli Flags Don't Belong in Synagogue — or American Ones, Either
7 Dec 2015
Alex Kane discusses the divisive presence of national flags, such as the American and Israeli flags, in New York synagogues. He argues that these symbols int...
7 Dec 2015
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The Life and Death and Life of Coney Island
7 Dec 2015
This article explores the enduring significance and art exhibitions of Coney Island, detailing its cultural metamorphosis from a prominent seaside resort to ...
7 Dec 2015
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Israeli Munich Olympics Terror Victims Were Brutalized and Castrated
2 Dec 2015
Family members of the Israeli athletes brutally murdered during the 1972 Munich Olympics by the Palestinian group Black September revealed harrowing details ...
2 Dec 2015
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Ranking Woody Allen Lists on His 80th Birthday
1 Dec 2015
In celebration of Woody Allen's 80th birthday, various outlets have created rankings of his movies, showcasing different perspectives on his filmography. The...
1 Dec 2015
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Anti-Semitic Incidents Decline in Australia
30 Nov 2015
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry reports a 39% decrease in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia over the past year, attributed to an earlier spike du...
30 Nov 2015
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How Jews Invented American Comedy
30 Nov 2015
Fabian Wolff reviews Kliph Nesteroff's comprehensive history of American comedy, emphasizing its integral role played by Jewish and African-American entertai...
30 Nov 2015
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8 Quirky Menorahs For a Creative Hanukkah
29 Nov 2015
The article highlights eight unique and imaginative menorahs that bring a creative flair to Hanukkah celebrations. Each menorah is crafted with a distinct de...
29 Nov 2015
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The Sorrow and Pity of Arthur Miller's 'Incident at Vichy'
27 Nov 2015
Arthur Miller's play, "Incident at Vichy," performed recently at the Signature Theatre in Manhattan, delves deeply into the themes of collaboration, race, an...
27 Nov 2015