Lower East Side, New York, United States

0 Politics Israel

Can a liberal Zionist win with the pro-Palestinian movement? Brad Lander is trying.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 15 Jun

Brad Lander is navigating a nuanced path in his congressional campaign for New York's 10th District by aligning with pro-Palestinian movements while maintaining his identity as a liberal Zionist.

0 Culture History

A museum exhibit explores the Jewish fascination with the occult

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 May

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has opened an intriguing exhibit titled 'Jews Are Magic,' exploring the historical Jewish engagement with the occult.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

How to Become a Health Care Advocate

Rebecca Bloom in Hadassah · 6 May

Rebecca Bloom's career as a women's health advocate emerged from personal experiences with her mother's breast cancer and uncovering a family tragedy that highlighted the importance of advocacy over silence.

0 Culture Communities

9 Jewish things to do on Christmas in NYC this year

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 16 Dec 2025

Exploring festive ways to spend Christmas Eve and Day in New York City, this curated list highlights nine Jewish-themed activities.

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 Television/Film Sports

The real story of Marty Reisman, who inspired the new Timothée Chalamet movie ‘Marty Supreme’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 11 Dec 2025

Timothee Chalamet stars in the film "Marty Supreme," directed by Josh Safdie, which draws inspiration from the life of eccentric Jewish table tennis champion Marty Reisman.

0 Food Holidays

Where to get sufganiyot in NYC for Hanukkah 2025

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Dec 2025

With Hanukkah approaching, New Yorkers have a plethora of options for indulging in sufganiyot, the traditional fried doughnuts commemorating the holiday's miracle.

0 Politics Communities

New data reveals how Jewish neighborhoods split between Cuomo and Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov 2025

The recent New York City mayoral election showcased a deep divide among Jewish voters, with Andrew Cuomo commanding strong support in Orthodox neighborhoods like Borough Park and Williamsburg, while Zohran Mamdani garnered overwhelming backing in progressive Jewish areas such as Park Slope and the Upper West Side.

0 Politics History

A century before Mamdani, this Jewish socialist mayoral candidate divided NYC Jews

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 3 Nov 2025

Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, affordable housing, and lower food prices, ideas that resonate with contemporary political figures like Zohran Mamdani.

0 Food Culture

These Jewish baked goods made the New York Times’ list of ‘25 Essential Pastries’ in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 Oct 2025

Jewish baked goods have earned a spot on The New York Times list of 25 Essential Pastries in NYC, showcasing innovative takes on traditional recipes.

0 Culture History

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.

0 Education Communities

A Sephardic Jewish day school grows on the Upper East Side

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 3 Sep 2025

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 Art Culture

In 1960's New York, the past was a foreign country — they sure did things differently there

Gary Lucas in Forward · 26 May 2025

J. Hoberman's book, "Everything Is Now: The 1960s New York Avant-Garde," provides a comprehensive exploration of the radical artistic movements that flourished in New York during the 1960s.

0 Television/Film Culture

Vatican Announces Next Pope is a Jew

Basha Lox in New Voices · 28 Apr 2025

In a satirical twist, the Vatican has appointed Benjamin Goldberg from Brooklyn, a non-traditional candidate, as the new pope, marking several firsts for the church.

0 Food History

How your matzah gets made: A peek inside the Streit’s factory

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 7 Apr 2025

Streits, a renowned kosher food company best known for its matzah, is celebrating its centennial anniversary.

0 Literature Communities

The Shopkeeper on East Broadway

Yenta Serdatsky in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Yenta Serdatsky's short story "The Shopkeeper on East Broadway" explores the Jewish immigrant experience in New York City through the lens of an idealistic shopkeeper, whose gesture of decorating his store with American and Zionist flags reflects the dual identity faced by Jewish immigrants.

0 Culture History

An East Side Story

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Apr 2025

The article explores the vibrant Jewish immigrant life on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1916, highlighting the unique 'knish war' between two rival vendors on Rivington Street.

0 Music Culture

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.

0 Culture Communities

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.

0 Food Communities

Israeli-style Michaeli Bakery opens a new outpost inside the JCC on the Upper West Side

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 4 Feb 2025

Michaeli Bakery, a celebrated kosher bakery known for its Israeli-style pastries, has opened a new outpost at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on the Upper West Side, bringing its renowned babka and rugelach to the community.

0 Culture History

50 years after its debut, 'Hester Street' reminds us what it means to be a Jew in America

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 24 Jan 2025

Joan Micklin Silver's film 'Hester Street,' commemorating its 50th anniversary, continues to offer a poignant exploration of Jewish immigrant identity in early 20th century America.

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 Communities History

In Brooklyn’s hipster Williamsburg neighborhood, Hasidic Jews are the real counterculture

Forward · 9 Jun 2021

Nathaniel Deutsch and Michael Casper's book, "A Fortress in Brooklyn: Race, Real Estate, and the Making of Hasidic Williamsburg," examines the unique dynamics of Williamsburg's Hasidic community within the broader context of New York City's gentrification.

0 Food Culture

How Did The Pickle Become A Jewish Food Staple?

Forward · 24 Apr 2018

Pickles have become a beloved staple in Jewish cuisine due to historical and practical reasons.

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