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Tag: Long Island

0 Literature Culture

Book Review | The Young, the Rich and the Guilty

Allegra Goodman in Moment · 8 Oct

Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel, "Long Island Compromise," humorously and poignantly explores the lives of the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish family burdened by a dark history and the complexities of privilege.

0 Literature Communities

The Sound that Turtles Make

Michael Orbach in Moment · 25 Jul

Rabbi Gershon Edelman grapples with grief and guilt after the sudden passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Freeda Edelman.

0 Politics Antisemitism

John Avlon pivots from punditry to politics

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 29 Feb

Journalist and former CNN commentator John Avlon has shifted his focus from punditry to politics by entering the primary in New York's 1st Congressional District to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Ethiopian-Israeli mom of 7 could be the next New Yorker in Congress

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Orthodox Jewish woman and mother of seven, has been chosen by the Republican Party to run for a swing seat in the U.S. House of Representatives left empty by the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos.

0 Communities Politics

The Israeli flags outside his Greek diner prompted a boycott. Then Jewish eaters came to his rescue.

Stewart Ain in Forward · 1 Nov 2023

The Golden Dolphin Diner in Huntington, New York, owned by Peter Tsadilas, faced a boycott due to Israeli flags and hostage pictures displayed outside, leading to significant business losses.

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Become a Founding Member of Tablet

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 15 Jun 2023

Tablet, a Jewish media organization, aims to create a community that goes beyond just a website and email newsletters.

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A Long Island synagogue’s renovations uncover a massive work of art

LMarkoe in Forward · 22 Sep 2022

During renovations at the Merrick Jewish Centre in Merrick, New York, a massive sculpture was uncovered behind a mirrored wall in the lobby.

0 Communities Politics

Wow. The Elections. Wow.

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Nov 2021

The recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, Long Island, Buffalo, and Minneapolis have resulted in surprising outcomes, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape.

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Andrew Garbarino, Long Island’s heir to Pete King

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 15 Apr 2021

Andrew Garbarino, the new representative for Long Island's conservative district, reflects on the Capitol attack and his role as a moderate Republican.

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In Long Island, Democrats are vying to unseat Rep. Lee Zeldin

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 22 Jun 2020

In Long Island, Democratic candidates are competing to challenge incumbent Rep. Lee Zeldin, one of two Jewish Republicans in the House, in a district that has recently leaned red.

0 Food Communities

Entenmann’s Factory Shuttering on Long Island

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 26 Aug 2014

Entenmann's, a well-known kosher bakery with roots tracing back to 1924, is closing its Long Island factory due to market challenges, resulting in layoffs and impacting both longtime employees and kosher consumers who relied on its certified products.