Tag: Jewish Identity

In a chapter from Abigail Pogrebin's "Stars of David" book, the late comedic icon Gene Wilder reflected on his life and Jewish identity.
The rise of anti-Semitism amidst discussions of racism and privilege is a growing concern, particularly evident in political and social spheres like the UK's Labour Party, American universities, and social media.
In episode 44 of Unorthodox, the focus is on Jewish fathers, exploring the complexities and stereotypes surrounding them.
Tivnu: Building Justice is a Jewish gap-year program based in Portland, Oregon, aiming to combine Jewish identity with social justice work.
The text reflects on the decline of the Jewish Bronx in the 1970s through the lens of the author's father, a rabbi who officiated at funerals in the area.
In the text, Abbi and Ilana from the show "Broad City" embark on a Birthright trip to Israel called Birthmark.
In an episode of "Broad City," the characters visit Philadelphia where Abbis Jewish identity is highlighted through various references including a Holocaust Museum-themed bedroom, Yiddish dialect, and a demand for a DNA test for Jewish authenticity.
In this reflective piece titled "My Last JDate," the author recounts her foray into online dating on JDate after 30 years of marriage and two years of loneliness.
The article discusses the firing of basketball coach David Blatt, who is a supporter of Israel and Likud.
Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due to various reasons, such as family circumstances, the Holocaust, or conversion to Judaism later in life.
Actress Maya Rudolph will be featured in a PBS documentary tracing the ancestry of pop culture personalities, focusing on her African American roots and Jewish heritage dating back to Europe in 1773.
The text is a satirical and self-reflective account of an Israeli boy's perspective on Israel, its history, culture, conflicts, and his family's experiences.
At Limmud in Birmingham, England, Allison, Noah, and Prof. Sara Hirschhorn delve into three significant topics: the exaggeration of reports on Israel's decline, the presence of Jewish terrorists with American passports in Israel, and the idea that Israelis today might be power-hungry due to historical powerlessness.
Robert Capa, the renowned photojournalist, captured iconic moments in history, including Israel's establishment in 1948 by David Ben-Gurion.
The author narrates their experience with their child's preschool holiday book exchange, highlighting issues of inclusivity and identity as a Jewish parent.
The author reflects on his Jewish identity as he navigates interactions with a religiously observant neighbor who tries to set him up with his daughters, emphasizing the difference between being Jewish and "Jew-ish."
Miriam, a young girl, desires a dog for Hanukkah despite her Hasidic-leaning family's disapproval.
The author reflects on their lack of enthusiasm for latkes, despite coming from a family of potato lovers and belonging to a Jewish community with strong associations with the dish.
The author reflects on their challenging relationship with their Israeli mother, longing for a more conventional and gentle maternal figure.
The discussion in this excerpt primarily revolves around the history of Yiddish spelling reforms and the influence of the Soviet Union on these changes.
"Letters to Vra" by Vladimir Nabokov, translated and edited by Olga Voronina and Brian Boyd, offers a window into the passionate and vulnerable side of Nabokov through his love letters to his wife, Vra.
The discussed texts delve into the historical pursuit of Jewish nationalism and identity across Europe and the United States before the establishment of Israel.
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, emphasizing the need to focus on molding the character and constituency of the community while addressing issues like defections and the lack of strong spiritual leadership.
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, highlighting the need to focus on internal challenges such as defections and the lack of strong leadership, as well as the importance of spiritual and moral growth within the community.
Morris Dickstein's memoir "The Life of the Flying Aperu" provides an insightful account of his sentimental education, focusing on his Jewish identity and intellectual journey at Columbia University in the 1960s.