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Elaine Grossinger Etess, third-generation owner of legendary Catskills resort, dies at 98

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 2 Feb

Elaine Grossinger Etess, the last surviving member of the family who established the iconic Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, has passed away at 98.

0 Culture History

At Grossinger's in the Catskills, Jews learned how to be American

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 13 Nov 2025

We Met at Grossingers, a documentary by Paula Eiselt, delves into the history of Grossinger's resort in the Catskills, exploring its pivotal role in Jewish American culture during the mid-20th century.

0 Culture History

Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 3/23!

Chabad.org · 23 Mar 2025

This week's Jewish media highlights include engaging explorations into cultural symbolism and historic milestones.

0 Sports History

This baseball star's life paralleled Jackie Robinson's — this Jewish sportswriter wants to make sure he's not forgotten

Dan Epstein in Forward · 15 Jul 2024

Larry Doby, the American League's first African American player, faced similar challenges and discrimination as Jackie Robinson in breaking baseball's color barrier.

0 Communities Sports

The death of Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine closes a chapter in Jewish history

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Apr 2024

The passing of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine marks the end of an era in Jewish and baseball history.