Miami, Florida, United States

Deeply Jewish comedy is having a moment, even as antisemitism rocks pop culture

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 29 Nov 2022

Jewish comedians are increasingly using their platforms to express Jewish identity and tackle antisemitism, despite its rising occurrences in pop culture.

0 Politics Ethics

Inventing the Crypto King

Ashley Rindsberg in Tablet · 16 Nov 2022

The collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, led by Sam Bankman-Fried, highlights the complicity of the media in perpetuating his myth as a financial genius.

0 Culture Literature

The Great Swamp Monster Confluence of 1971

Andrew Fox in Tablet · 31 Oct 2022

The article explores the fascinating convergence of swamp monsters in 1971 comics, drawing parallels to Jewish lore by comparing these creatures to the Golem of Prague.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Does DeSantis support Jews or go easy on antisemites?

Jordan Levin in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

The article explores Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ambiguous stance on antisemitism amid rising incidents of white supremacy and antisemitic acts in the state.

0 Literature Culture

Gary Shteyngart on working in bed, writing from life and funding his pistachio addiction

Forward · 9 Feb 2022

Gary Shteyngart's latest novel, 'Our Country Friends,' serves as a humorous yet critical examination of a group of New York immigrants escaping to a Hudson Valley retreat during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Communities History

‘From my archive to yours’: Meet Bob Cumins, photographer and Zelig of Jewish politics

Forward · 29 Jan 2022

Bob Cumins has had a prolific career capturing pivotal moments in Jewish and American history through his lens.

0 Culture Literature

My Science Fiction Rabbi

Andrew Fox in Tablet · 20 Jul 2020

Andrew Fox explores the unexpected parallels between Judaism and science fiction, both cultural outliers with rich traditions of 'what if' storytelling.

0 Politics Leadership

Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat is a 42-year-old Jewish rising star

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 18 May 2020

Nikki Fried, Florida's only statewide elected Democrat and the first Jewish woman in such a position, has navigated political challenges to become a rising star.

0 Music Culture

Why does Billy Joel always play the same tone-deaf song at New York benefit concerts?

Forward · 12 May 2020

Billy Joel's repeated choice to perform his 1976 song "Miami 2017" during New York benefit concerts, especially amidst crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and post-9/11, is critiqued for being tone-deaf.

0 Music Culture

Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor And Yiddish Theater Scion, To Receive Kennedy Center Honor

Forward · 19 Jul 2019

Michael Tilson Thomas, a renowned conductor and music director of the San Francisco Symphony, has been selected to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.

0 Politics Ethics

Alan Dershowitz ‘Welcomes Lawsuit’ Over Alleged Epstein Sex Ring

Forward · 18 Apr 2019

Alan Dershowitz, a renowned lawyer and emeritus professor at Harvard Law School, faces a defamation lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein.

0 Culture History

Borscht Belt Hotel Food Gets Star Turn In ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Forward · 10 Dec 2018

The nostalgic allure of the Borscht Belt and its renowned Catskills resorts is vividly reminisced through their signature all-you-can-eat Jewish meals, as highlighted in both cultural memory and media, including shows like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

0 Sports Antisemitism

The Secret Jewish History Of The Indianapolis 500

Forward · 25 May 2018

Larry Mendelsohn, a Jewish race car promoter from Islip, New York, is credited with inventing the Demolition Derby.

0 Politics Culture

Florida Lawmakers Aim to Cancel Lorde Concert, Citing anti-BDS Law

Forward Staff in Forward · 9 Feb 2018

Florida lawmakers are advocating for the cancellation of pop artist Lorde's concerts in Miami and Tampa, citing a state law that prohibits state business with entities engaged in the BDS movement.

0 Culture Communities

How Did A Yiddish Opera Wind Up In Cuba Of All Places?

Forward · 25 Mar 2017

"Hatuey: Memory of Fire," a Yiddish-Cuban opera, recently premiered in Havana, marking a cultural milestone that bridges Jewish and Cuban heritage.

0 Culture Television/Film

Batman V. Superman, A Rabbi Weighs In

Forward · 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, highlighting their Jewish connections.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Jewish Soul of ‘The Golden Girls’

Forward · 27 Apr 2009

Bea Arthur, famed for her roles in "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," passed away, leaving a legacy of strong, complex characters often imbued with a distinct Jewish essence.

0 Television/Film History

The Animated Life of a Film Giant

Forward · 14 Oct 2005

Max Fleischer, a pioneering animator and inventor, profoundly influenced the early animation industry with creations like "Betty Boop" and "Popeye," and technological innovations such as the rotoscope.

0 Music Holocaust

Conductor Brings Forbidden Music to New Audiences

Forward · 5 Nov 2004

Conductor James Conlon is dedicated to reviving compositions suppressed by the Nazis, showcasing scores that were once banned or forgotten due to racial and political biases.

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