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Samuel D. Gruber in Tablet · 2 Sep 2009

Louis Kahn, a renowned Jewish American architect, played an influential role in modern synagogue design, although many of his projects were not realized in his lifetime.

0 Art Communities

Samuel D. Gruber in Tablet · 2 Sep 2009

Louis Kahn, a renowned Jewish American architect, played an influential role in modern synagogue design, although many of his projects were not realized in his lifetime.

0 Communities Culture

Brooklyn’s Bicycle Man Uses Two Wheels To Bring Hasids and Hipsters Together

Forward · 27 Aug 2009

Baruch Herzfeld, a Modern Orthodox Jew in Williamsburg, is striving to bridge the cultural gap between the neighborhood's Satmar Hasidim and secular hipsters through a bicycle lending initiative.

0 Communities Culture

Brooklyn’s Bicycle Man Uses Two Wheels To Bring Hasids and Hipsters Together

Forward · 27 Aug 2009

Baruch Herzfeld, a Modern Orthodox Jew in Williamsburg, is striving to bridge the cultural gap between the neighborhood's Satmar Hasidim and secular hipsters through a bicycle lending initiative.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Forward · 5 Jun 2009

Rain Pryor, the daughter of famous comedian Richard Pryor and Jewish dancer Shirley Bonus, has carved out her distinct niche by merging her diverse heritage into her work as a comedian, singer, and actor.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Forward · 5 Jun 2009

Rain Pryor, the daughter of famous comedian Richard Pryor and Jewish dancer Shirley Bonus, has carved out her distinct niche by merging her diverse heritage into her work as a comedian, singer, and actor.

0 Art Television/Film

Surreal Mosaic Family

Forward · 3 Jun 2009

In "In a Dream," Jeremiah Zagar captures the tumultuous life of his father, reclusive mosaicist Isaiah Zagar, whose profound mental struggles shape his artistry.

0 Television/Film Culture

Stalin Meets Harpo Marx, On Stage

Forward · 28 May 2009

Playwright Bernard Besserglik presents a fictional musical comedy, "A Night in the Kremlin," where American Jewish comedian Harpo Marx engages with Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin during a goodwill visit to Moscow in 1933.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Jewish Soul of ‘The Golden Girls’

Forward · 27 Apr 2009

Bea Arthur, famed for her roles in "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," passed away, leaving a legacy of strong, complex characters often imbued with a distinct Jewish essence.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Jewish Soul of ‘The Golden Girls’

Forward · 27 Apr 2009

Bea Arthur, famed for her roles in "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," passed away, leaving a legacy of strong, complex characters often imbued with a distinct Jewish essence.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Jewish Soul of ‘The Golden Girls’

Forward · 27 Apr 2009

Bea Arthur, famed for her roles in "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," passed away, leaving a legacy of strong, complex characters often imbued with a distinct Jewish essence.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Jewish Soul of ‘The Golden Girls’

Forward · 27 Apr 2009

Bea Arthur, famed for her roles in "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," passed away, leaving a legacy of strong, complex characters often imbued with a distinct Jewish essence.

0 Television/Film Culture

Brighton Beach on the Big Screen

Forward · 12 Feb 2009

Director James Gray explores Jewish family life in his film "Two Lovers," deviating from traditional stereotypical portrayals in Jewish cinema.

0 Television/Film Culture

Brighton Beach on the Big Screen

Forward · 12 Feb 2009

Director James Gray explores Jewish family life in his film "Two Lovers," deviating from traditional stereotypical portrayals in Jewish cinema.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Concern, Criticism Follow Venezuelan Synagogue Attack

Forward · 4 Feb 2009

In the wake of a violent attack on the Tiferet Israel Sephardic synagogue in Caracas, international Jewish organizations have expressed alarm, attributing blame to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

0 Communities History

AJCongress Crippled by Madoff Scandal

Anthony Weiss in Forward · 9 Jan 2009

The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), a storied national Jewish organization established in 1918, has been severely impacted by the Bernard Madoff scandal, losing $21 million of its endowment.

0 Communities History

AJCongress Crippled by Madoff Scandal

Anthony Weiss in Forward · 9 Jan 2009

The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), a storied national Jewish organization established in 1918, has been severely impacted by the Bernard Madoff scandal, losing $21 million of its endowment.

0 Communities History

AJCongress Crippled by Madoff Scandal

Anthony Weiss in Forward · 9 Jan 2009

The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), a storied national Jewish organization established in 1918, has been severely impacted by the Bernard Madoff scandal, losing $21 million of its endowment.

0 Communities History

AJCongress Crippled by Madoff Scandal

Anthony Weiss in Forward · 9 Jan 2009

The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), a storied national Jewish organization established in 1918, has been severely impacted by the Bernard Madoff scandal, losing $21 million of its endowment.

0 Communities History

AJCongress Crippled by Madoff Scandal

Anthony Weiss in Forward · 9 Jan 2009

The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), a storied national Jewish organization established in 1918, has been severely impacted by the Bernard Madoff scandal, losing $21 million of its endowment.

0 Culture History

Harvey Milk, in Life and on Film, Typified the Proud Jew as Outsider

Forward · 12 Dec 2008

The film "Milk," starring Sean Penn, explores Harvey Milk's life as a gay activist and subtly touches on his Jewish identity.

0 Culture History

Harvey Milk, in Life and on Film, Typified the Proud Jew as Outsider

Forward · 12 Dec 2008

The film "Milk," starring Sean Penn, explores Harvey Milk's life as a gay activist and subtly touches on his Jewish identity.

0 Culture History

Harvey Milk, in Life and on Film, Typified the Proud Jew as Outsider

Forward · 12 Dec 2008

The film "Milk," starring Sean Penn, explores Harvey Milk's life as a gay activist and subtly touches on his Jewish identity.

0 Television/Film Culture

Cool and Dashing, Paul Newman Was a New Kind of Jewish Star

Forward · 3 Oct 2008

Paul Newman's legacy as a modern Jewish superstar resonated deeply with many, including theater critic Misha Berson, who reflects on Newman's blend of American male Jewishness and anti-hero charisma.

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Cool and Dashing, Paul Newman Was a New Kind of Jewish Star

Forward · 3 Oct 2008

Paul Newman's legacy as a modern Jewish superstar resonated deeply with many, including theater critic Misha Berson, who reflects on Newman's blend of American male Jewishness and anti-hero charisma.