Coney Island, New York, United States

0 Art Culture

My artist grandmother nearly made aliyah. I don't know what she'd think of Israel today

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 8 May

Reflecting on her family's history with Israel, Olivia Haynie delves into her grandmother Kayla Silberberg's artistic legacy.

0 Communities Sports

No Mets? No problem. NYers get their Jewish Celebration Day in Brooklyn.

JTA · 4 May

With the recent absence of the New York Mets' Jewish Heritage Night, Brooklyn's minor league affiliate, the Cyclones, filled the void by hosting their Jewish Celebration Day at Maimonides Park.

0 Communities Politics

A government takeover could save a struggling Brooklyn hospital — while unsettling the Orthodox Jewish community it serves

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 17 Mar

The future of Maimonides Medical Center, a vital healthcare institution for Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community, hangs in the balance as the city steps in to manage its financial distress.

0 Culture Politics

Pressing Pause on Peace

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Feb

Cindy Scarr's article humorously explores the idea of influential op-ed writers from Mishpacha Magazine trying to step into each other's shoes, with fake identities no less.

0 Culture History

The Lions on the Ark: A Miraculous Story

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Jan

Natan Slifkin shares the remarkable story of synagogue lions, tracing their historic journey from Eastern Europe to America.

0 Holidays Culture

13 ways to celebrate Sukkot 2025 in New York City

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 3 Oct 2025

Sukkot in New York City offers a diverse array of activities that cater to different age groups and interests, reflecting the vibrant Jewish culture of the city.

0 Culture Ethics

Smoked Salmon Strata

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 25 Sep 2025

Leah Koenig shares her experience of participating in Rooted: A Jewish Day of Service for the Earth, describing both the beauty and challenges of environmental cleanup at Coney Island Creek.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

The First Trailer of Scarlett Johansson’s Very Jewish Debut Movie Is Here

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Aug 2025

Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great," a film that intertwines themes of the Holocaust, strong Jewish women, and grief.

0 Culture Language

The Yiddish Word I Can’t Stop Saying All Summer Long

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Jun 2025

As summer heats up, the Yiddish term 'shvitzing' becomes a relatable and humorous expression for sweating, introducing a cultural connection to the word's playful usage.

0 Food Culture

Sweet & Sour Meatballs with Dilled Cauliflower Mash

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Jun 2025

In this week's Jewish Table article, Leah Koenig shares a recipe for Sweet & Sour Meatballs with Dilled Cauliflower Mash, inspired by her reflections on influential Jewish and non-Jewish activists in her family.

0 Food Culture

An Epic Jewish Grill Platter

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 20 May 2025

Leah Koenig introduces a delicious Jewish grill platter that infuses traditional American barbecue with diverse Jewish grilling traditions.

0 Television/Film History

In 1913 Vienna, Freud meets Hitler — and the patient of his nightmares

PJ Grisar in Forward · 4 Apr 2025

Set in 1913 Vienna, the film V13, directed by Richard Ledes and based on a play by Alain Didier-Weill, explores a speculative encounter between Sigmund Freud and a young Adolf Hitler.

0 Politics Communities

A Jewish guide to the 2025 NYC mayoral candidates

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 12 Mar 2025

The 2025 NYC mayoral election is pivotal for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and political divisions exacerbated by recent conflicts and national politics.

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 Holocaust Communities

12 Holocaust survivors share their stories on a Times Square billboard

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 24 Jan 2025

Twelve Holocaust survivors, including Hungarian-born Judith Frydman, are being featured on a Times Square billboard in an initiative by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0 Leadership Communities

A Brooklyn ‘bridge’ of his own

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 23 Mar 2023

Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn's borough president and the first Latino in the role, maintains his progressive values while building bridges with the borough's diverse communities, including Orthodox Jewish groups.

0 History Communities

What We Know About Jeffrey Epstein’s Childhood

Forward · 15 Jul 2019

Jeffrey Epstein, known for his infamous financial dealings and connections with prominent figures, hailed from a modest middle-class Jewish background in Sea Gate, Brooklyn.

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.

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