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The immigrant New Yorkers beloved by Zohran Mamdani all feel warmth for their homelands. Why can’t Jews?

Rabbi Joe Schwartz in JTA · 10 Nov

Rabbi Joe Schwartz reflects on the multicultural identity of New York City and the emotional bonds immigrants maintain with their countries of origin, using Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech as a catalyst for discussion.

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Jewish Iranian-American sentenced to prison in Iran for visiting Israel 13 years ago

Grace Gilson in JTA · 7 Nov

Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American from Long Island, has been sentenced to two years in Iran's Evin prison for visiting Israel 13 years ago.

0 Politics Israel

‘While Israel Slept’: A Reckoning

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 2 Nov

In his article, Gary Rosenblatt delves into the lessons learned from historical Israeli military oversights, drawing parallels between the Yom Kippur War and the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.

0 Communities Language

Could dementia be the key to saving endangered Jewish languages?

Lauren Hakimi in Forward · 11 Oct

The revival and preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Judeo-Kashi and Judeo-Tuyserkani, are finding unexpected allies in older generations affected by dementia.

0 Culture Politics

Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs

Steve North in JTA · 15 Sep

Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi draws humor from his mixed Jewish and Italian background, underscoring his identity as a cultural Jew.

0 Culture Holidays

Sounds of My Youth

Efraim Jaffe in Jewish Action · 12 Sep

Efraim Jaffe recounts a poignant Rosh Hashanah experience that intertwines memories of his past with his present spiritual journey.

0 Education Communities

A Sephardic Jewish day school grows on the Upper East Side

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 3 Sep

The Stanley I. Chera Sephardic Academy of Manhattan, an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish day school located on the Upper East Side, is experiencing significant growth with the upcoming school year seeing 26 students in two kindergarten classes, a notable increase from nine two years prior.

0 Music Communities

Songs in the Key of October 7

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah · 2 Sep

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival, music has become a powerful medium of memorial and healing for grieving families in Israel.

0 Culture Food

Persian Jews Find Solace in the Kitchen

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 1 Sep

Faced with the geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran, Persian Jews like Arielle Nir Mamiye and Nicole Dayani find solace in their culinary heritage, using cooking as a means to navigate their complex cultural identities.

0 Television/Film Culture

In unheard recordings, Andy Kaufman emerges — a kinder, gentler soul than you may expect, or hope to see

PJ Grisar in Forward · 9 Jun

A new documentary, "Andy Kaufman Is Me," directed by Clay Tweel, explores the multifaceted persona of comedian Andy Kaufman through unheard tapes recorded throughout his life.

0 Communities Ethics

It’s Okay to Eat by Yourself

Efraim Jaffe in Jewish Action · 18 Mar

Efraim Jaffe shares a heartfelt account of his journey through grief after the passing of his wife, Esther.

0 Food Culture

Her family is NY Jewish deli royalty. Now she’s launching her own food company with a Middle Eastern twist.

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 26 Feb

Amy Dell, a key figure in New York's Jewish food scene, has launched Sababa Foods, introducing 'Saturday Sauce,' her take on the traditional Middle Eastern condiment, matbucha.

0 Education Leadership

A Pioneering Spirit

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec 2024

Rabbi Meyer Fendel, the founding dean of the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC), passed away at age 98, leaving behind a profound legacy in Jewish education.

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