Greenwich Village, New York, United States

This Jewish activist was arrested and deported for her book ‘Lesbian Love.’ 100 years later, will NYC apologize?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 16 Jun

Eve Adams, a Polish-Jewish immigrant, was arrested in 1926 for being gay and writing the book "Lesbian Love" while running a lesbian bar in Greenwich Village.

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Mamdani fails first political test in Manhattan race. Here’s why it matters to Jews

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Apr

In a significant political event for New York City and its Jewish community, Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced a defeat in a crucial special election.

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For the 'Jazz Rabbi' of Connecticut, music and Judaism are both about tradition and improvisation

Jon Kalish in Forward · 9 Mar

Greg Wall, known as The Jazz Rabbi, seamlessly blends his deep commitment to Judaism with his passion for jazz, illustrating how both fields are rooted in tradition and improvisation.

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These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani?

Grace Gilson in Forward · 31 Oct 2025

In the closely watched New York City mayoral race of 2025, Jewish voters who previously supported progressive candidate Brad Lander face a nuanced decision regarding their support for Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist candidate endorsed by Lander.

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These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani?

JTA · 31 Oct 2025

The New York City mayoral election has become a complex decision for progressive Jewish voters, especially those who supported Brad Lander in the primary and now face backing Zohran Mamdani.

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Visit these 14 Jewish sites at Open House New York Weekend 2025

Lisa Keys in JTA · 29 Sep 2025

Open House New York Weekend 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse Jewish cultural, historical, and artistic sites across New York City.

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TikTok star BenGingi highlights Israeli cuisine in a proudly defiant new cookbook

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 27 Aug 2025

Ben Siman-Tov, known as BenGingi on TikTok, released a cookbook called "Eat Small Plates," celebrating Israeli cuisine amid a tense global climate following Oct. 7.

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Diaspora Scrapbook

Adam Kirsch in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul 2025

Melting Point, written by British Rachel Cockerell, presents a layered family history that delves into the randomness of Jewish existence in the 20th century, alongside the broader Jewish struggle for identity and place.

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Like Jews of yore, huddled masses gather upon an island, yearning to breathe free and eat good food

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 27 Jun 2025

In a vibrant gathering reminiscent of past Jewish journeys, The Great Nosh event on Governors Island celebrates Jewish fusion cuisine with inventive dishes like banchan bialys and corned beef roti Reubens.

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The towering Jewish critic who taught me to grok art and hate Picasso

Jessica Seigel in Forward · 14 May 2025

In a reflective piece, Jessica Seigel recounts her connections to the influential Marxist art critic Max Kozloff, whose recent memorial in April 2025 unveiled his significant contributions to art criticism and its intersection with Jewish identity.

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It’s Friday night. These NYC restaurants are all booked — for Shabbat dinner.

Anna Rahmanan in JTA · 13 May 2025

In New York City, a new trend of hosting Shabbat dinners at restaurants is gaining popularity among the Jewish community post-October 7, amidst a growing desire for communal connection amidst rising tensions.

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Something’s fishy at this Chabad house in Greenwich Village

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 2 May 2025

Chabad Friends launches 'Fins and Scales' at The Chabad Loft in Greenwich Village, offering a novel omakase dining experience within a Chabad house.

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At a memorabilia auction, Bob Dylan reunites with another noteworthy Bob — and the unsung women behind their careers

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 5 Mar 2025

Bob Dylan and Bob Neuwirth, both seminal figures in the 1960s folk music scene, are center stage at a memorabilia auction, highlighted by Dylan's first demo tape from 1961 and various personal items.

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From Billy Joel to Vampire Weekend, these Jewish musicians created NYC’s soundtrack

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 25 Feb 2025

The Museum of the City of New York's exhibit "Songs of New York: 100 Years of Imagining the City Through Music" highlights the influential role of Jewish musicians in shaping the musical tapestry of New York from the 1920s to the present.

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Swanky, secular Shabbat parties keep popping up in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 7 Feb 2025

In New York City, a novel trend is emerging where Shabbat dinners blend traditional Jewish Sabbath customs with stylish, secular settings.

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Why Ladino is having a big moment — both in New York and the rest of the world

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 31 Jan 2025

Ladino, a historically pivotal language for Sephardic Jews, is gaining renewed interest worldwide, from New York's Ladino Day celebration to mentions in contemporary pop culture, including Netflix series and bestselling novels.

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Singer Sisters review: ‘gentle notes on the gritty business of making music’

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Jan 2025

Sarah Seltzer's debut novel, "The Singer Sisters," immerses readers into the world of 1960s folk music through the story of fictional Jewish siblings Judie and Sylvia Zingerman.

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For Late Jewish Musician Peter Yarrow, Being Jewish Gave Him a ‘Sense of Mission’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Jan 2025

Peter Yarrow, of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away in 2023 at age 86.

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Peter Yarrow, Jewish musician and activist of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 7 Jan 2025

Peter Yarrow, the influential Jewish musician and activist from the iconic 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away at 86 due to bladder cancer.

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A chance meeting between Delia Ephron and Julianna Margulies begat a subtly Jewish Broadway play

Sarah Rebell in JTA · 3 Jan 2025

A serendipitous meeting between Delia Ephron, an author, and Julianna Margulies, an actress, both of Jewish upbringing, led to a Broadway adaptation of Ephron's memoir, "Left on Tenth."

0 Culture Holidays

8 incredible things to do during Hanukkah in NYC this year

Lisa Keys in JTA · 24 Dec 2024

The article offers an engaging guide to celebrating Hanukkah in New York City, highlighting a variety of cultural, festive, and culinary experiences.

0 Music Gender/Identity

Clive Davis Comes Out in New Memoir

Forward · 21 Feb 2013

Renowned music executive Clive Davis has publicly identified as bisexual in his autobiography "The Soundtrack of My Life," revealing his seven-year monogamous relationship with a man.

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