Brighton Beach, New York, United States

Hochul makes play for Orthodox voters with tuition relief and synagogue buffer zones

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 May

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proactively seeking support from Orthodox Jewish voters in her reelection campaign by advocating for tuition relief for yeshivas and proposing stronger legislation to combat antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani nods to Jews at inauguration, revokes Adams’ pro-Israel orders

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 2 Jan

Zohran Mamdani, in his mayoral inauguration, emphasized New York City's diversity by highlighting the presence of Jewish communities, including Russian Jews in Brighton Beach and Yiddish speakers.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani’s first act: revoking Eric Adams’ executive orders, including on Israel, antisemitism and BDS

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 Jan

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani quickly made waves by revoking several executive orders issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams, impacting policies related to Israel, antisemitism, and the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani reassures Jewish New Yorkers at inauguration: ‘I will protect you’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Jan

Newly-sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, emphasized his commitment to diversity and protecting Jewish communities during his inauguration.

0 Culture Holidays

What Tablet Readers Wore to the Hanukkah Bazaar

Rina Raphael in Tablet · 14 Dec 2025

At the recent annual Hanukkah Bazaar hosted by Tablet, attendees indulged in vibrant fashion while shopping from over 40 vendors.

0 Art Culture

You see an ugly ottoman or a faded armchair; she sees a lost history waiting to be revived

Stav Ziv in Forward · 12 Oct 2025

Ruti Wajnberg, a former product manager turned upholsterer, transforms old furniture into pieces filled with personal and historical significance from her Brooklyn studio.

0 Literature Culture

Kafka and Chicago taught him to love literature, Rodney Dangerfield taught him how to live it

Laurie Gwen Shapiro in Forward · 9 Sep 2025

Jason Diamond, a journalist and author, brings his wit and cultural insights into his debut novel, "Kaplan's Plot."

0 Politics Israel

A Fresh Approach to Gaza

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Jul 2025

Jonathan Schanzer discusses a strategic shift for Israel following its military accomplishments in Gaza, proposing a pause and a redirection of efforts to gain leverage over Hamas through humanitarian actions and diplomatic pressures.

0 Culture Politics

Does it matter if Sean Baker is (or isn't) a Zionist?

Louis Keene in Forward · 5 Mar 2025

Sean Baker, an acclaimed director who made history by winning four Oscars for a single film, is controversially labeled as a Zionist due to his social media engagements with certain accounts.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Adrien Brody Calls Out Antisemitism While Accepting Second Oscar for Playing a Holocaust Survivor

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 3 Mar 2025

Adrien Brody used his acceptance speech at the 97th Academy Awards, where he won his second Oscar for portraying a Holocaust survivor in "The Brutalist," to address the rise of antisemitism.

0 Culture Television/Film

Mikey Madison is Jewish — is 'Anora'?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Mar 2025

Mikey Madison, an Oscar-winning actress, stars in the film 'Anora,' which offers a depiction of Jewish life in Brighton Beach, a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood populated by Eastern European immigrants, including many Jews.

0 Television/Film Culture

Leah Forster’s new off-Broadway show is anything but Orthodox

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 5 Dec 2024

Leah Forster, once a closeted Haredi teacher, is now a viral sensation and performer with her one-woman show, "That's Yentatainment," currently off-Broadway.

0 History Communities

‘I cry for the girls, for my father and myself’ — Isidore Abramowitz and the legend of the Triangle Shirtwaist tragedy

Forward · 24 Mar 2022

The article by Martin Abramowitz delves into his research and personal history regarding his father, Isidore Abramowitz, who narrowly escaped the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911.

0 Communities History

A Year After Sandy, Brighton Beach Struggles To Get Back on Feet

Forward · 26 Oct 2013

One year after Hurricane Sandy, the Jewish community in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, is still grappling with the storm's lingering impact.

0 Television/Film Culture

Brighton Beach on the Big Screen

Forward · 12 Feb 2009

Director James Gray explores Jewish family life in his film "Two Lovers," deviating from traditional stereotypical portrayals in Jewish cinema.

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