Yiddish Press

0 Communities History

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 30 Aug

This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and communities.

0 Culture History

What kids wrote in the Yiddish press about their summer vacations

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 27 Aug

The article by Jennifer A. Stern explores the summer experiences of Jewish children during the early 20th century, as documented in letters to the editor published in the Yiddish press.

0 History Literature

‘The Plot Against America’: How the Forward reported the transformation of Charles A. Lindbergh

Forward · 15 Mar 2020

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth explores a counterhistory where Charles Lindbergh becomes president in 1940, paralleled with real events reported by The Forward, showcasing Lindbergh's transformation from hero to anti-Semitic figure.

0 History Communities

Jew Bites Dog: Tidbits from the Yiddish Press of Yore

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Oct 2018

Dr. Eddy Portnoy discusses his book "Bad Rabbi and Other Strange But True Stories from the Yiddish Press," which offers a collection of peculiar and insightful tales from the Yiddish press of New York and Warsaw before WWII.

0 Culture History

Jew Bites Dog: Tidbits from the Yiddish Press of Yore

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Oct 2018

Dr. Eddy Portnoy, a Senior Researcher at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, explores intriguing tales from the Yiddish press in his book "Bad Rabbi and Other Strange But True Stories from the Yiddish Press," shedding light on the peculiar aspects of Jewish culture in pre-WWII New York and Warsaw.

0 Culture Literature

Sensationalism! Sex! Jews Behaving Badly!

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 19 Mar 2018

The Yiddish press of the early 20th century was not immune to sensationalism, publishing stories of crime, sex, and violence that captivated readers despite criticisms of their impact.

0 Culture History

Bad to the Bone: Episode 112

Unorthodox · 16 Nov 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features Eddy Portnoy discussing his book "Bad Rabbi," which explores the colorful personalities and stories from the Yiddish press that are often neglected in mainstream Jewish history.

0 Communities History

The Forward Building: From Labor Citadel to Luxury Condos

Forward · 16 Apr 2016

The iconic Forward Building, situated in New York's Lower East Side, epitomizes the evolving identity of the neighborhood—a shift from a hub of Jewish labor movement to a symbol of urban gentrification.

0 History Politics

Drowning in the Red Sea

Ruth R. Wisse in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In August 1929, Arab riots in Jerusalem and Palestine resulted in the deaths of over 400 Jews, leading to a complex response in the Jewish community.

0 Holidays Literature

Paschal Lampoon

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 14 Apr 2011

From the 13th century onwards, a Jewish comedic tradition emerged of creating parodies of the Passover haggadah, intensifying in the 19th century with the rise of mock haggadot that satirized various aspects of Jewish life.

0 History Literature

Print War

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 16 Sep 2010

In the late 19th century, the emergence of the Yiddish press shed light on the lives of average Jews, providing a contrast to the focus on elite intellectuals in Jewish history.

0 History Education

Sore

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 19 Aug 2010

In the late 19th century, the rise of the Yiddish press brought attention to the lives of average Jews, previously overlooked by intellectual writings.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Silent Minority

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 15 Jul 2010

In the late 19th century, the Yiddish press began shedding light on the lives of average Jews, including stories often ignored by intellectuals.

0 History Communities

Death Toll

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 17 Jun 2010

The text explores the topic of suicide among Jews, shedding light on historical accounts of suicides in Jewish communities, particularly in Warsaw during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

0 History Communities

Enforcers

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 15 Apr 2010

The text explores the role of Sabbath Enforcers, known as Shomrei Shabbos, who historically aimed to protect Shabbat observance, particularly during times when urbanization and modern life posed challenges to traditional observance.

0 History Literature

Politics and Poesy

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 18 Mar 2010

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a shift in Jewish literary circles, particularly in Yiddish poetry, as it gained popularity and began to be featured in newspapers alongside political, criminal, and sporting news.

0 History Jewish Law

Divorce Court

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 18 Feb 2010

In late 19th and early 20th-century Warsaw, the Yiddish press provided a window into the lives of average Jews through sensationalized coverage of divorce court proceedings at the rabbinical court.

0 History Education

Fine Young Criminal

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 21 Jan 2010

In the late 19th century, the rise of the Yiddish press shed light on the lives of ordinary Jews, challenging the traditional focus on intellectual elites.

0 Communities History

The Festive Meal

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 24 Sep 2009

In the past, a century ago, some Jews rebelled against the traditional solemnity of Yom Kippur by organizing public festivals of eating, dancing, and performances to assert a secular Jewish identity and break away from religious restrictions.

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