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Arthur Frommer, ‘wandering Jew’ who launched a travel guide empire, dies at 95

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 20 Nov

Arthur Frommer, the visionary behind the popular travel guidebook series, passed away at 95.

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A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Nov

At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tackling racism and antisemitism.

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Former NY Jewish Week staffer Miriam Reinharth, 69, dies after being hit by ambulance on Upper West Side

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov

Miriam Reinharth, a former organizer of community forums and literary events for the New York Jewish Week, has tragically passed away at 69 after being hit by an ambulance on the Upper West Side.

0 History Culture

Jewish Life Stories: The producer who brought us ‘Sleepless in Seattle’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov

Lynda Obst, a celebrated Hollywood producer known for iconic films like Sleepless in Seattle, passed away at age 74.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.

0 Television/Film Culture

Anora review: ‘Romeo and Juliet with more sex and drugs’

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Nov

"Anora," a standout film of the year, spotlights rising Jewish talents, particularly Mark Eidleshtein and Mickey Madison.

0 Culture Food

At last, a new restaurant opens at the Jewish Museum in the space vacated by Russ & Daughters

Lisa Keys in JTA · 7 Nov

The Jewish Museum in New York's Upper East Side is opening "Lox at the Jewish Museum," a new kosher restaurant by Chef David Teyf, taking over the space left by Russ & Daughters after its pandemic closure.

0 Politics Communities

Orthodox Gloating Over Trump's Victory

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Nov

The political divide within the Jewish community is highlighted, focusing on the stark differences between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jewish voting patterns during a recent election—specifically with Orthodox Jews largely supporting Trump and non-Orthodox Jews preferring Harris.

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For some Orthodox Jews, joy and a little schadenfreude as their candidate reclaims the White House

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 Nov

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's return to the White House, segments of the Orthodox Jewish community express a mix of jubilation and defiance, perceiving his victory as a vindication of their political choices.

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For some Orthodox Jews, joy and a little schadenfreude as their candidate reclaims the White House

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 Nov

Donald Trump's re-election has been met with a sense of joy and vindication among many in the Orthodox Jewish community, reflecting a noticeable political division from the wider American Jewish electorate, which predominantly supported Kamala Harris.

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

Luke Tress in JTA · 6 Nov

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 Israel

Bipartisan Empire: Foreign Policy, Regional War, and the 2024 Election

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 5 Nov

This episode features a live panel discussion on the foreign policy approaches of Trump and Harris as they head into the 2024 election, particularly focusing on the Middle East and the waning bipartisan consensus on American primacy.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Woman charged with vandalizing Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Manhattan office, which displays Israeli hostage posters

Luke Tress in JTA · 1 Nov

A woman, Brittany Hale, has been charged with vandalizing the Manhattan office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, which displays posters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

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A Memoir That’s a Cry for Housing Justice

Alice Sparberg Alexiou in Lilith · 1 Nov

Jennifer Baum's memoir, "Just City," intertwines her personal experiences growing up in RNA House on the Upper West Side with a broader exploration of housing policies and social justice.

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