Tag: Jewish Heritage

The article discusses the real story behind the movie "One Life," which portrays the efforts of Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who rescued Jewish children from the Nazis during the Holocaust.
In a recent episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette discovers her Jewish heritage for the first time at the age of 28.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, known for provocative behavior and conspiracy theories, has announced that she will not seek re-election in the Colorado district where she narrowly defeated her Jewish rival, Adam Frisch, in 2020.
Musician Alanis Morissette discovers her family's Jewish history on the PBS series Finding Your Roots.
The German city of Dortmund is reviving the forgotten story of Paul Hirsch, its only Jewish mayor who died in poverty after the Nazis denied him a pension.
Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language that evolved as a dialect of Medieval Spanish with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic.
Elliot Easton, the left-handed guitarist for the Cars, reflects on his journey from a Beatles-loving Brooklynite to a rock n roll legend.
Ryan O'Neal's performance in the 1972 screwball comedy "What's Up, Doc?" is unexpectedly funny, especially when he appears in his underwear with an unusual combination of glasses and a bow tie.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage recently hosted Rebecca Day, an event to honor the American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin, who tells the story of Jewish immigration to the United States.
Lilith Magazine has compiled a list of their favorite books of 2023, ranging from fiction to nonfiction to children's literature.
The article explores the significance of books in Jewish culture and history.
Judy Chicago, a feminist artist, has recently acknowledged the importance of her Judaism in her artwork.
In this episode of the People of the Pod podcast, two Jewish U.S. military veterans, Dave Warnock and Andrea Goldstein, share their experiences and discuss the role of their Jewish heritage in shaping their service.
The funeral services for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein included the presence of Rabbi Jonathan Singer from Congregation Emanu-El, the synagogue where Feinstein attended Sunday school as a child.
The trade in antisemitica, objects with antisemitic imagery, is widespread and profitable, taking place at auction houses, antique shops, and online platforms.
The discovery of 2,000 recordings on 700 wax cylinders of Jewish folk songs recorded by Ukrainian ethnomusicologist Moshe Beregovski in the 1920s and 30s has sparked a klezmer revival in Seattle.
The author recounts two personal stories that shaped their understanding of forgiveness and atonement.
Renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, now 95 years old, continues to stay busy with various projects and still enjoys discussing matters of sex.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff addressed the threat of antisemitism at a Rosh Hashanah celebration at their residence.
A journalist at The Forward, Benyamin Cohen, has gained a significant following on social media by running Albert Einstein's Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook accounts.
This fiction story tells the tale of Ruben Gedalia Petrofsky, who changed his name to Rudolf G. Peters to fit in with the non-Jewish community.
The author reflects on their journey of exploring their Ukrainian Jewish heritage and grappling with their identity.
A Jew who is not observant wonders if it is acceptable to take off classes for Yom Kippur, despite not being religiously committed.
Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, passed away at the age of 80.
The article discusses the question of whether U.S. military aid to Israel is a right-wing or left-wing issue.