Jewish Roots

0 Culture Ethics

Neo-Nazi Transformed into a Proud Jew (The Unimaginable Story of Frank Meeink)

Living Lchaim · 28 Sep

Frank Meeink's journey from a neo-Nazi skinhead to a dedicated Jewish practitioner is a powerful narrative of personal transformation and redemption.

0 Television/Film Communities

Jewish Father and Son Duo Eugene and Dan Levy Are Hosting the 2024 Emmys

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 19 Aug

Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy, known for their work on the popular show "Schitts Creek," are set to host the 2024 Emmys together.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Maggie Phillips on Jews and their Christian Allies

Unorthodox · 11 Jul

The episode features a conversation between Maggie MacFarland Phillips and two Christian leaders, Luke Moon and Father Steve Grunow, focusing on Christian support for Jews amid rising antisemitism.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry take a father-daughter trip to Auschwitz in tragicomedy ‘Treasure’

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 14 Jun

"Treasure" is a film featuring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portraying a father and daughter who visit Poland and Auschwitz after the fall of the Iron Curtain.

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A Documentary About Iconic Jewish Designer Diane von Furstenberg Is Coming!

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 3 Jun

The upcoming documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" directed by Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy follows the life of the iconic Jewish designer for two years, exploring her career in fashion, relationships with her first husband and second husband, and her Jewish family history, including her mother, a Holocaust survivor.

0 Culture Food

Chris Pine Talks About His Jewish Great-Grandparents at a Jewish Deli

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 May

Chris Pine, known for his role in Star Trek, shared his Jewish roots at a Jewish deli in Los Angeles, citing the similarities between his great-grandparents who emigrated from Eastern Europe and the deli's founders from Russia.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

The Trailer for Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry’s New Holocaust Movie Is Here

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 May

The movie "Treasure," starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, follows a father-daughter duo's journey in Poland to uncover their family's history, based on Lily Brett's novel.

0 Literature Art

How Maurice Sendak’s Jewishness shaped ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 30 Apr

Maurice Sendak's Jewish identity significantly influenced his work, particularly evident in his iconic book "Where the Wild Things Are."

0 History Communities

On the Lower East Side, a corporate ‘fixer’ honors his Jewish roots with a unique, NYC-centric bookstore

Lisa Keys in JTA · 5 Apr

Bradley Tusk, a political strategist and corporate fixer, pays tribute to his Jewish heritage through P&T Knitwear, a unique NYC-centric bookstore in the Lower East Side.

0 Culture Art

Jewish Fashion Icon Iris Apfel Taught Us to Be Colorful and Proud

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Mar

Jewish fashion icon Iris Apfel, who passed away at 102, left a vibrant legacy encouraging confidence and self-expression through colorful and unique style.

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A Sign of the Times

Jacob Forman in Moment · 17 Nov 2023

In this article, the author explores the concept of dispensationalism in Christian Zionism, which is the belief that the return of Jews to the Holy Land is hastening the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ.

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“Framing a Life”

Yona Zeldis McDonough in Lilith · 18 Aug 2023

In "Framing a Life," author Roberta Kuriloff explores the metaphor of building a house as a representation of her personal journey and search for wholeness.

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How Robbie Robertson learned he was Jewish — and the son of a gangster

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 9 Aug 2023

Robbie Robertson, the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Band, discovered his Jewish heritage later in life.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

The Women's World Cup led her to take another shot at professional soccer — and brought her back to her Jewish roots

Tani Levitt in Forward · 28 Jul 2023

Jessica Ayers, a professional soccer player, has returned to the field with IFK Kalmar in Sweden after a hiatus, driven by a desire to improve the conditions for women's soccer and a personal reconnection with her Jewish roots.

0 Culture Literature

Good Girls and Bad Gays

Bonjour Chai · 23 Jun 2023

Hadley Freemannow, a well-known journalist, shares her struggle with anorexia, OCD, and substance abuse in her memoir "Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anorexia," stemming from her teenage years spent in a psychiatric ward.

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Jews are asked to set a place for arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich at Passover Seders

Adam Kovac in Forward · 3 Apr 2023

Jews are being asked to set a place at their Passover Seder tables for Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in Russia on accusations of spying.

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Opinion | I went to Ukraine to find my roots. The KGB found me first

Forward · 2 Mar 2022

In this personal account, the author recounts a trip to Ukraine in 1970 to explore his Jewish roots, during which he is detained by the KGB for visiting a city without permission.

0 Communities Sports

S2E16 - An interview with hometown hockey hero Zach Hyman

Menschwarmers · 11 Aug 2021

Toronto's beloved Jewish hockey player, Zach Hyman, recently signed a lucrative contract with the Edmonton Oilers, leaving behind his Maple Leafs team and hometown.

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STAN LEE

Jewish Lives · 27 Apr 2020

The Jewish Lives Podcast delves into the life of comic book icon Stan Lee, as explored by Liel Leibovitz, author of the biography "Stan Lee: A Life in Comics."

0 Television/Film Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Pays Homage To His Roots In New Netflix Special

Forward · 19 Sep 2017

Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld," is a tribute to his comedic origins at The Comic Strip in New York City, where he refined his style.

0 History Politics

One Nation, Two Disraelis

Abigail Green in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Mar 2016

Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent British prime minister, had a lasting impact on British politics and conservative ideology even after his death.

0 Antisemitism Holidays

A Columbine Killer’s Mother Grapples With His Legacy

Sara Ivry in Tablet · 19 Feb 2016

Sue Klebold, the mother of one of the Columbine High School shooters, Dylan Klebold, grapples with his legacy in the aftermath of the 1999 tragedy.

0 Politics Israel

Bernie Sanders, Demystified and Heartfelt

Jordana Narin in Tablet · 5 Feb 2016

Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, gained attention when it was revealed that he stayed at Shaar Ha'amakim kibbutz in Israel in 1963.

0 Israel Literature

New Film Follows Hebrew Bible Quiz Hopefuls

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 7 Feb 2014

"Bible Kings" is a new documentary film following adults from around the world as they prepare for the Chidon HaTanakh, the International Bible Contest.

0 Holocaust

How Christmas Helped Me Discover—and Eventually Reclaim—My Jewish Roots

Alison Pick in Tablet · 23 Dec 2013

This piece tells the story of how the author, born into a Christian family, discovered and eventually reclaimed their Jewish roots.

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