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0 Music History

How the Yiddish 'poet of the people' wrote more than 500 songs yet struggled to be heard

Henry H. Sapoznik in Forward · 1 Aug

Solomon Smulevitz, a prolific Yiddish songwriter and performer from the early 20th century, greatly influenced Jewish music despite struggling with financial success.

0 History Culture

A photo of my bubbe when Jewish stores still had Yiddish signs

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 5 May

The discovery of a family photograph featuring the author's grandmother, Gertrude, in front of a Yiddish-signed store offers a unique glimpse into Jewish immigrant life in early 20th century New York.

0 Leadership History

Learning from Menachem Begin

Sapir · 3 Apr

Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, is remembered for his multifaceted legacy, including peace with Egypt, expanding settlements, and surviving political controversies.

0 Communities History

Persia’s Plight; Lithuania’s Light

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Feb

In 1871, a severe famine struck Persia, disproportionately affecting its Jewish population due to governmental neglect.

0 History Culture

In the shtetl of I.B. Singer’s youth, the ghosts of his past live on

Forward · 7 Jan 2021

Isaac Bashevis Singer's early life in the shtetl of Bigoraj shaped his literary legacy, drawing from its rich Jewish community for inspiration.