Tag: Jewish Heritage

Jewish actor Josh Gad recently shared a moving post on Instagram about his grandparents' Holocaust story, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past atrocities and the ongoing relevance of combating hate and bigotry.
Craig Goldman, a Jewish Republican state representative from Texas, is vying to become the third Jewish Republican in Congress and the first from Texas.
Last night, a significant anti-Netanyahu protest took place in Israel, led by furious hostage family members urging a deal with Hamas to free hostages and demanding Netanyahu's resignation.
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on a bestselling novel, telling the story of Lali Sokolov in Auschwitz, particularly his love with Gita Furman.
Jewish teens from interfaith families often find the war in Israel to be a complex issue that tests their Jewish identities.
Barbara Walters, known for her groundbreaking career as a television journalist, is explored in the biography "The Rulebreaker" by Susan Page.
The video explores the history of failed attempts to establish Jewish states in locations such as ancient Babylonia, Yemen, New York, Uganda, Siberia, Poland, and Madagascar, highlighting the enduring connection of the Jewish people to the State of Israel.
The rise of Volodymyr Zelensky from an entertainer to the president of Ukraine is explored in two biographies "The Showman" by Simon Shuster and "Zelensky: Ukraine's President and His Country" by Steven Derix and Marina Shelkunova.
Jewish comedian Eitan Levine is aiming to set a new record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown in a baseball season, with a goal of reaching 50 pitches to raise $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Argentinian politician Javier Milei, known for his support of Israel, revealed his Jewish heritage at a Miami synagogue event where he was honored as an International Ambassador of Light.
The text discusses the perspective of Israel's actions in war and highlights Congressman Ritchie Torres as a profile in courage for his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish candidate on a major party's presidential ticket, was remembered at his funeral as a politician admired for his integrity and bipartisanship.
This year, sending kids to camp has become more complicated due to concerns about security, outings, and potential conflicts in Israel.
Jewish comedian Lena Dunham recently discovered her family's Holocaust history on the PBS show Finding Your Roots.
The article discusses the experience of raising Jewish Third Culture Kids (TCKs), who grow up in a country different from both of their parents' origins.
The text discusses the author's disappointment and heartbreak over Irish feminists' failure to support Jewish victims of gender-based violence, highlighting instances where feminists ignored or downplayed the atrocities faced by Jewish women and girls at the hands of terrorists.
In response to the resurgence of antisemitism on American college campuses, Mike Leven, founder of The Jewish Future Promise, emphasizes the urgent need for decisive action to combat hate targeting Jewish students.
Descendants of hidden Jews in Asia, particularly the Macanese in Macau, China, and the Kristang people in Singapore and Malaysia, are mixed-heritage creole communities who maintain unique languages inherited from their Sephardic Jewish ancestors forced to convert to Catholicism in the 16th century to escape the Inquisition.
Jewish actress Ashley Tisdale, known for her role in High School Musical, is expecting her second child with her husband, composer Christopher French.
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman confirmed his Jewish roots in a personalized video message for a fan's bar mitzvah, revealing he had celebrated his own bar mitzvah in Alaska with his father.
Helena Bonham Carter, known for her captivating roles in various films, particularly shines in the biopic "One Life" as Barbara Winton, a woman who assisted her son in rescuing 669 Jewish children during World War II.
Actor Nate Mann, who portrayed Lt. Robert Rosie Rosenthal in the Apple TV+ show Masters of the Air, discussed his Jewish heritage and the personal connection he felt to the character, delving into his family's history as Jewish immigrants.
Laura Friedman, a progressive assemblywoman poised to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff in the House, is committed to continuing Schiff's pro-Israel legacy while emphasizing progressive values.
Ella Emhoff, the step-daughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, encouraged her Instagram followers to donate to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) despite accusations of aiding Hamas during an attack.
The author reflects on the beauty and significance of Jewish naming traditions through the story of her grandmother, Sylvia Sirlin, and her great grandmother, Bertha Stone.