Mississippi, United States

0 Television/Film Art

Can one of our most problematic musicals finally overcome its racist past?

Rebecca Salzhauer in Forward · 14 Jan

"Show/Boat: A River," directed by David Herskovits, revisits the classic musical "Show Boat" in the context of its controversial racial themes, blending criticism with homage.

0 Communities Ethics

Jewish values will guide us through this crisis, as they always have

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Jan

Rabbi Noah Farkas reflects on the recent wildfires in California and the profound Jewish response characterized by communal solidarity and acts of kindness.

0 Music Culture

This Cover of Tom Lehrer’s ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica’ Is Jazzy and Wonderful

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Dec 2024

Deborah Silver's jazzy rendition of Tom Lehrer's classic, "Hanukkah in Santa Monica," brings vibrant energy to the beloved satirical tune.

0 Literature Culture

Book Review | A Rebbe with a Fiddle and No Followers

Michael Krasny in Moment · 4 Dec 2024

Howard Langer's debut novel, "The Last Dekrepitzer," follows Rebbe Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the lone survivor of a fictional Hasidic sect destroyed in the Holocaust.

0 Politics Culture

The Trump Triumph

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Nov 2024

Donald Trump achieved a historic political comeback by securing his second presidential term, winning swing states and gaining support from diverse voter groups including Hispanic and Jewish voters.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov 2024

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Rise and Fall of Jews on Campus

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article explores the troubling rise of antisemitism within American elite universities, drawing parallels with the antisemitic actions of the Ku Klux Klan during the 1960s.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Rise and Fall of Jews on Campus

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article explores the troubling rise of antisemitism within American elite universities, drawing parallels with the antisemitic actions of the Ku Klux Klan during the 1960s.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article explores the historical and evolving dynamics of Black-Jewish relations in the U.S., particularly focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like Howard University.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Communities Culture

Could $50,000 get you to move to Rhode Island? This Orthodox community wants to find out

Louis Keene in Forward · 31 Jan 2024

The Orthodox Jewish community in Providence, Rhode Island, struggling with declining numbers and rising housing prices, is launching an initiative to attract new families.

0 Politics Education

Yeshiva University suspends all student clubs after SCOTUS denies its request to block LGBTQ group

Louis Keene in Forward · 16 Sep 2022

Yeshiva University (YU) has suspended all student clubs amidst a legal battle over recognizing an LGBTQ student group, the Y.U. Pride Alliance.

0 Jewish Law History

Of Presidents, Rabbis, and Pews

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Feb 2022

The article chronicles the events surrounding Isaac Mayer Wise, the first rabbi to meet an American president, during his visit to President Zachary Taylor in February 1850.

0 Communities History

The new Museum of Southern Jewish Experience opens in New Orleans

Forward · 25 May 2021

The newly opened Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans delves into the multifaceted history of Jewish life across 13 Southern states, addressing both the contributions and complexities of Southern Jewish identity.

0 Culture Politics

Exploring the soul of America, one mile at a time

Melissa Weiss in Jewish Insider · 21 Jul 2020

Christopher Haugh and Jordan Blashek, two law school friends with differing political views, wrote "Union: a Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground" after embarking on road trips across America.

0 Art Culture

How Daryl Roth of 'Kinky Boots' Became The Biggest Force on Broadway

Forward · 4 Oct 2013

Daryl Roth is a trailblazing theater producer recognized for her contributions to Broadway, with numerous accolades like a Tony for 'Kinky Boots.'

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