Tag: Nostalgia

The Behaalotecha parashah delves into the challenges faced by the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their complaints and false nostalgia despite escaping slavery in Egypt.
In this heartfelt account, a woman reminisces about her mother's special tradition of making Streits Matzo Ball soup mix for Passover, despite typically relying on semi-prepared foods.
The Turtles, a renowned Jewish rock band established in 1965 by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, continue performing under the Happy Together Tour banner, showcasing hit songs like "Happy Together" from 1967.
"One Day" on Netflix offers a fresh take on the familiar love story trope with its compelling characters and nostalgia factor.
In this chapter, the narrator reflects on passing their driving test and feeling nostalgic for their childhood.
"O ir kleyne likhtelekh" is a Yiddish Hanukkah song based on a poem by Moishe Rosenfeld.
In Girl Ray's new album Prestige, the British indie-pop trio takes inspiration from the guitar-based disco of bands like Chic.
In this essay by Marcia Bricker Halperin, the author describes her experience photographing Dubrow's Cafeteria on Kings Highway in Brooklyn in the 1970s.
The text consists of three poems.
A tutorial on how to make customizable kasha knishes filled with potato, spinach, or broccoli, evoking feelings of nostalgia.
The author shares two stories about visiting Venice, one from 35 years ago and one more recent, both involving misadventures and delays.
The author expresses disappointment with the recent Friends reunion, which turned out to be an unscripted talk show hosted by James Corden instead of a nostalgic episode of the characters gathering together.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the concept of regret and its role in their life philosophy.
The Fox and Lox Society, a group of aging friends, gathered regularly for a poker game over the years, with their traditions evolving as they aged.
The text explores the contrast between two grandmothers, Zelda and Gwendolyn, highlighting the author's deep connection to Zelda, who raised her and shaped her identity while growing up in Montreal.