The Bronx, New York, United States

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Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71

Grace Gilson in JTA · 10 Jun

Cara Trager, a lifelong journalist and ardent supporter of Israel, passed away at 71 after a tragic car accident.

0 Literature Culture

New Jewish Novels and Novellas to Read This Spring

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 20 May

A selection of new Jewish novels and novellas offers a range of intriguing narratives, from Nora Gold’s “Doubles,” featuring the story of a perceptive young girl in a troubled institution, to David Hirshberg’s “Crossing the Bronx," which explores themes of Jewish identity through a tale set in 1950s New York.

0 Music Culture

Why Bad Bunny’s halftime show delighted New York Jews of a certain age

Debbie Nathan in Forward · 10 Feb

Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show, featuring a remix of the classic salsa song "Un Verano en Nueva York," brought nostalgic joy to Jewish New Yorkers familiar with the vibrant Latin music scene since the mid-20th century.

0 Television/Film Communities

Actor-Director Rob Reiner dies at 78

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Dec 2025

Rob Reiner, beloved actor-director known for film classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," tragically passed away at 78 alongside his wife in an apparent homicide.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani has created 'great fear,' and Jewish voters are 'more motivated than I have ever seen,' Cuomo says

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Oct 2025

Andrew Cuomo, engaged in the New York City mayoral race, is focusing on Jewish voters concerned about Zohran Mamdani's controversial positions on Israel.

0 Culture Television/Film

How a Jewish mother from Flatbush became America's most recognizable Italian on TV

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 7 Aug 2025

Fran Lopate, a Jewish mother from Flatbush, became famous in the 1970s for her portrayal as an Italian mamma in Levy's Rye Bread's iconic advertising campaign.

0 Politics Israel

The left is turning on AOC over Israel — and imperiling its own agenda

Nora Berman in Forward · 24 Jul 2025

Since entering politics, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been a prominent figure on the progressive left, but her positions on Israel have led to significant backlash from leftist factions.

0 Politics Israel

AOC faces backlash, vandalism after voting against cutting US aid from Israel’s Iron Dome

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul 2025

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism from her political base following her vote against a proposed amendment that aimed to cut $500 million in funding to Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

0 Culture Communities

Loehmann’s Might Be Coming Back. Will it Capture the Jewish Spirit of the Original?

Daci Platt in Kveller · 3 Apr 2025

Loehmanns, the iconic off-price department store fondly regarded by many in the Jewish community, may be making a comeback as an online store.

0 Leadership Politics

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87

JTA · 16 Mar 2025

Nita Lowey, a prominent Jewish congresswoman and advocate for Middle East peace, has passed away at 87.

0 Culture History

They were a kosher bakery success story — 80 years later, people are still trying to make a buck off their babka

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 17 Dec 2024

The rise and transformation of Schick's Bakery from a small Borough Park institution to a multinational brand is chronicled through the history of its beloved babka.

0 Culture History

They were a kosher bakery success story — 80 years later, people are still trying to make a buck off their babka

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 17 Dec 2024

Allen Schick reflects on the transformation of his family's bakery, Schick's, a once-beloved fixture in Brooklyn's Orthodox community, known for its homemade babkas and other kosher goods.

0 Politics Leadership

The Trump Triumph

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Nov 2024

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory in 2024, comparing it to his 2016 win, and analyze the political climate that led to this outcome.

0 Politics Communities

Business-funded Super PAC claims victory over AOC-backed candidates in NY primaries

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Jul 2022

In recent New York primaries, a business-funded Super PAC known as Common Sense New Yorkers claimed success after most candidates backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were defeated.

0 Culture History

10 Jewish things you probably didn't know about Superman

Roy Schwartz in Forward · 1 Jun 2022

Superman, the iconic superhero created by Jewish teenagers Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, embodies numerous elements from Jewish tradition and culture.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic Socialists of the New York City Council?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 20 Jun 2021

The article delves into the increasing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within New York City's political landscape, particularly in City Council races.

0 Culture Television/Film

Carl Reiner, ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ creator and Mel Brooks’ other half, dies at 98

Forward · 30 Jun 2020

Carl Reiner, a legendary figure in American comedy, passed away at 98, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over five decades.

0 Culture Literature

The Secret Jewish History Of Popeye The Sailor Man

Forward · 31 May 2019

Popeye the Sailor Man, created by Jewish cartoonist Elzie Segar, has celebrated a 90-year history intertwined with Jewish culture and identity.

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