Tag: Jewish American Experience

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.
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a Netflix movie produced and starred in by Adam Sandler.
In her memoir "At Home in America," Esther Safran Foer embarks on a journey to uncover her family's history, including her Holocaust-survivor father and her mother's lost sister.
Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, a renowned Jewish thinker, explores the significance of Israel in his theological perspective and reflects on the evolving Jewish-American identity in the modern era.
Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg reflects on the significance of celebrating Independence Day in Israel as a statement of faith, discussing the role of Israel in his theological worldview and the evolving nature of the Jewish-American experience today.
The author reflects on the significance of preparing traditional Jewish recipes, particularly latkes, using a cookbook inherited from a Conservative congregation in Providence.
The author reflects on their experience surrounding their son's circumcision, drawing parallels to the success and identity representation of Cardi B. They discuss their wife's nervousness as a black Jew-by-choice, their decision to have a traditional bris despite opposition, and the journey leading up to and following the circumcision.
The article reflects on the pivotal decisions made by Jewish baseball legends Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax to sit out important games for Yom Kippur, highlighting their impact on the Jewish and American cultural landscape.