The New York Jewish Film Festival is featuring a 1939 Yiddish-language movie called "Mothers of Today," which was filmed in the Bronx in just five days.

In these three recently published memoirs by 20th-century Jewish refugees to America, the authors reflect on their immigrant experiences and the baggage they've carried with them.

Maya Arad's novel "Shanim tovot" is a collection of annual Jewish New Years letters written by Leah Zuckerman over five decades, chronicling her life in America and her attempts to maintain a connection with her Israeli roots.

Over 500,000 Israeli expats live in the U.S., with large communities in New York, California, Florida, and New Jersey.

The text discusses the debate surrounding the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in New York City, which is seen as a symbol of American meritocracy and a pathway to prestigious public schools.

In this article, the author explores Eugene Ostashevsky's collection of sonnets titled "The Feeling Sonnets."

Victoria Redel's poetry collection, "Paradise," offers a rich exploration of human experiences, ranging from eros to grief, Spinoza to diaspora.

"I'll Have What She's Having: The Jewish Deli" exhibition at the New-York Historical Society showcases the history and significance of Jewish delis in American culture.

The author recounts a story about a failed date on Christmas Day and how it led to a newfound appreciation for Hanukkah.

The author discusses their initial disinterest in studying Yiddish due to its perceived irrelevance in modern times.

In this personal reflection, the author describes his relationship with his father, who was a self-made man in the dry cleaning business.

The author reflects on their experience of becoming a Canadian citizen and draws parallels to the process of conversion to Judaism.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss their views on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Peter Sis, a Czech illustrator and author of children's books, has recently released a new book titled "Nicky and Vera."

"An American Pickle" is a new movie starring Seth Rogen, where he plays both a truculent immigrant from the early 20th century and his assimilated great-grandson.

A newcomer working at a Vancouver bistro, originally from Israel, navigates the dynamics with diverse co-workers, including a professional chef named Russ with a tumultuous demeanor.

The text reminisces about the author's grandfather, Grandpa Maurice, sharing anecdotes about his colorful life and love for making foul medemes, an Egyptian dish.

"4 3 2 1" by Paul Auster is a novel following the childhood and coming-of-age of a literary New Jersey Jewish boy named Archie Ferguson.

Yitskhok Berliner, a Modernist Yiddish poet born in Poland in 1899 and eventually moving to Mexico, is known for his evocative poems about the marginalized in Mexico City, reflecting his Jewish background in a new linguistic environment.

Henry Roth's literary journey is characterized by extreme highs and lows.

The author reflects on her journey towards embracing her Jewish hair, once a source of shame and struggle, which she came to celebrate during a transformative experience at a trance music festival in Israel.