"Ladino Queen" sheds light on the remarkable life of Chelly Wilson, born Rachel Serrero, an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry in New York.

Eugene Vindman, a former White House official whose Jewish Ukrainian background was highlighted during Trump's first impeachment trial, won the Democratic congressional primary in Virginia's 7th District.

Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strauss.

The article discusses the contention surrounding the best egg cream drink, typically associated with New York but contested by Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain.

Kathy Goldman, a prominent food activist in New York City, passed away at the age of 92.

The author reflects on memories of their great-grandmother, known as Bubby, challenging the characterization of her life as unfulfilled.

Eric and Erin Warner, along with their friend Jason Craig, have created a concept album titled "A Song for Ira," inspired by their grandfather's experiences in Jewish Toronto.

Herb Kohl, a former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88.

"Forgotten Canadian sports icon Bobbie Rosenfeld is being brought back into the spotlight through a new biographical play in Barrie, Ontario. Rosenfeld, a Jewish immigrant from early 20th century Russia, achieved Olympic success and broke barriers with her feminist attitude, yet her story remains largely unknown today. The play 'Bobbie' aims to not only raise awareness about this overlooked Canadian Jewish figure but also to explore how antisemitism intersects with mainstream culture. Director Lynn Weintraub and playwright Trudee Romanek discuss the creation of the play and the importance of telling Rosenfeld's story in today's context."

This article discusses the life and criminal career of Irving Wexler, also known as Waxey Gordon, a notorious gangster in New York City and Chicago during the 1920s and 30s.

In James McBride's new novel, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," he creates a fictional neighborhood, Chicken Hill, where the Black and Jewish communities intersect in the 1920s to the 1970s.

This article shares the experiences of Al Leff, a 102-year-old photographer who served as a U.S. Army photographer in China during World War II.

Marm Mandelbaum, also known as the Queen of the Fences, was a notorious criminal in New York City in the late 19th century.

The article discusses the case of Pesach Rubenstein, a Polish-Jewish immigrant who was one of the first (possibly the first) Jews in post-American Revolutionary New York to be sentenced to death in 1876.

The Forward has contributed to the new Urban Archive app, which makes historical materials accessible.

"One Foot in America" by Yuri Suhl, a recently reissued immigrant novel, portrays the journey of Sol Kenner, an optimistic and determined immigrant navigating his way through 1920s America.