Tag: American Jewish Culture

The Borscht Belt, a historic Jewish vacation area in New York's Catskill Mountains, is being commemorated through a project involving the installation of 20 historical markers in significant towns.
Two concerts by Jewish singer Matisyahu in the Southwest have been canceled due to protests by pro-Palestinian activists.
Meir Kahane, an ultranationalist rabbi known for his controversial views, was assassinated in 1990.
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are emerging as an important aspect of Jewish life in the workplace.
"Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth is a groundbreaking novel that merges Jewish stand-up comedy with literature.
"The Franchise" is a podcast that examines the intersection of American Jewish culture and sports.
Tablet, a Jewish media outlet, is celebrating its 13th anniversary, comparing it to a bar mitzvah.
A YouTube video showcasing five unique ways to make and enjoy bagels, including a homemade bagel recipe, in celebration of this iconic Jewish food.
The text discusses the historical connection between Jewish immigrants, particularly anarchists, and the labor movement in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on the development of Jewish anarchism in urban centers like New York.
In the late 19th century in the United States, American Jews initially focused on decorating for Sukkot rather than Hanukkah.
In "Great Jews in Robes," David Dalin explores the rise of Jews to prominent positions in American law, particularly focusing on Jewish Supreme Court Justices.
Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issues in Israeli literature like war or the Holocaust.
Larry David's play "Fish in the Dark" is a reflection of American Jewish comedy tradition, seen through the lens of Larry David's distinct style and wit.
The article discusses the resurgence of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype in the reality TV show "Princesses: Long Island" on Bravo.
"Life on Sandpaper" by Yoram Kaniuk is a fictional memoir detailing the author's time in 1950s bohemian New York, filled with encounters with famous figures like Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Marlon Brando, and James Dean.
Isaac Rosenfeld, a mid-century American Jewish intellectual known for his essays, novels, and cultural criticism, is explored in Steven Zipperstein's biography "Rosenfeld's Lives."
The article discusses the tumultuous relationship between two iconic figures associated with the Jewish Daily Forward: editor Abraham Cahan and writer Isaac Bashevis Singer.