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You can fill up on kosher cholent at this NJ gas station

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 31 Mar

Snaxit, a unique gas station convenience store located on Route 4 in Englewood, New Jersey, offers more than just fuel and snacks—it provides travelers with kosher Ashkenazi dishes such as cholent, kugel, and knishes.

0 Communities Culture

Frieda Vizel: How the World Misunderstands Hasidic Jewry [Outreach 2/5]

18forty · 11 Feb

Frieda Vizel, a former Satmar Hasid, serves as a cultural translator by conducting tours of Hasidic Williamsburg, bridging the gap between the secluded community and outsiders.

0 History Communities

Was the Jewish Bronx the ‘paradise’ that it seemed?

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 9 Feb

In his book "Paradise Bronx," Ian Frazier offers a nuanced history of the Bronx's Jewish community, exploring its rise and decline during the 20th century.

0 Politics Communities

How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews

Luke Tress in JTA · 6 Nov 2024

The recent congressional elections in New York's swing districts showcased significant Jewish and pro-Israel influences on the outcomes, with candidates from both parties striving to secure Jewish community support.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish voters play key role in NY House races, but number of Jewish members of Congress will drop

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In the recent New York elections, Jewish voters played a pivotal role in shaping outcomes, impacting both local and national political landscapes.

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Why are the Orthodox protesting in the streets? And more of your questions, answered.

Forward · 7 Oct 2020

Orthodox Jews in Borough Park, Brooklyn protested violently against COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Governor Cuomo, which included closing schools and limiting synagogue attendance.

0 Communities Politics

Cuomo, pointing finger at Orthodox community, will shut down schools in virus hotspots

Forward · 5 Oct 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced closures of schools in COVID-19 hotspot ZIP codes, many with significant Orthodox Jewish populations, amid a spike in coronavirus cases.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Stirring the Pot

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 31 Aug 2018

Allan Arkush critically reviews the responses to his essay on the challenges of sustaining Jewish life in the U.S. Jack Wertheimer emphasizes the need for strengthening Jewish education and community support, countering the hostile environments like cultural normalization of intermarriage.