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0 Politics Antisemitism

Who Is White Nationalist Leader Richard Spencer?

Forward · 19 Oct 2017

Richard Spencer is a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, known for promoting a white ethno-state in the United States.

0 Television/Film Culture

Frederick Wiseman Is Here

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 13 Sep 2017

Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker, is renowned for his in-depth explorations of American institutions, capturing the subtleties of power dynamics without commentary or narrative intrusion.

0 History Ethics

Matthew Fishbane in Tablet · 22 May 2017

Matthew Fishbane reflects on the complexity of historical remembrance within American and Jewish contexts, using the example of Confederate statues in Charlottesville.

0 History Culture

Viewing the World Through Chicken Goggles

Forward · 14 Jul 2016

At the National Museum of American Jewish History, the "Locally Grown: Jersey's Jewish Farms" exhibit sheds light on the rich history of Jewish farming communities in New Jersey and beyond.

0 Communities History

10 Years After Katrina, Struggles and Triumphs for New Orleans Jews

Forward · 17 Aug 2015

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' Jewish community reflects on both the enduring scars and remarkable resilience that shaped their identity following the disaster.

0 Communities History

10 Years After Katrina, Struggles and Triumphs for New Orleans Jews

Forward · 17 Aug 2015

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' Jewish community reflects on both the enduring scars and remarkable resilience that shaped their identity following the disaster.

0 Communities History

10 Years After Katrina, Struggles and Triumphs for New Orleans Jews

Forward · 17 Aug 2015

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' Jewish community reflects on both the enduring scars and remarkable resilience that shaped their identity following the disaster.

0 Music Culture

The Life and Timeline of George Wein

Forward · 22 Jul 2015

George Wein, a pioneering figure in the jazz festival world, was born in 1925 in a Jewish suburb of Newton, Massachusetts.

0 Music Culture

George Wein Remembers Newport — 50 Years After Bob Dylan Went Electric

Forward · 20 Jul 2015

George Wein, co-founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, reflects on his extraordinary life in music from his upbringing as a Jewish-American kid to becoming a pivotal figure in the jazz world.

0 Television/Film Culture

Ben Stiller Posts Touching Tribute to Anne Meara

Forward · 27 May 2015

Ben Stiller honored his mother, Anne Meara, with a heartfelt tribute on social media after her passing at age 85.

0 Music Culture

Louis Armstrong's Secret Lessons From Judaism

Forward · 5 May 2014

Louis Armstrong's connection to Judaism is explored in Thomas Brothers' biography, "Louis Armstrong, Master of Modernism."

0 Culture Torah

Biblical Baby Names Are Making a Comeback

Forward · 3 Jan 2014

Biblical names are gaining newfound popularity as parents in 2014 turn back to traditional, time-honored names like Caleb, Levi, Naomi, and Ruth.

0 Culture Holidays

Mensch on a Bench Is Ultimate Cure for ‘Elf Envy’

Forward · 13 Nov 2013

Elf envy during the Christmas season has been addressed with a playful, Jewish alternative called "Mensch on a Bench."

0 Television/Film Philosophy

Mandy Patinkin On His Favorite 'Princess Bride' Quote

Forward · 29 Oct 2013

Mandy Patinkin, renowned for his iconic role as Inigo Montoya in 'The Princess Bride', shares a deeper connection to a lesser-known quote from the film.

0 Holocaust History

Shedding Grim Light

Forward · 13 Oct 2010

Mark Jacobson's investigation into a lampshade allegedly made of human skin, detailed in his book "The Lampshade," explores a dark chapter of Holocaust history.

0 Art Culture

Ron Arad’s Inventive Life Now on Display

Forward · 5 Aug 2009

The Museum of Modern Art in New York showcases a major retrospective of Israeli-born designer Ron Arad, known for his unconventional approach to art and design.