Tag: Yiddishkeit

Max Weinreich, a linguist and scholar, became a champion of the Yiddish language and culture.
Jeremiah Lockwood, grandson of a traditional cantor, has created an album called "Golden Ages: Brooklyn Chassidic Cantorial Revival Today" to breathe new life into the nearly abandoned Jewish musical art of cantorial singing.
The recent episode of Disney+'s Moon Knight reveals the Jewish background of the main character, Marc Spector.
The discussion revolves around the importance of instilling a lifelong passion for Yiddishkeit (Judaism) in children.
The author of the first text emphasizes the importance of making Torah Judaism relatable and inspiring in order to keep students engaged and prevent them from opting out of the frum community as adults.
The letter writer, a Jewish grandmother, is heartbroken because her daughter plans to baptize her granddaughter.
DC Comics has introduced a new Jewish superhero named Whistle, who is unlike previous Jewish characters in the DC universe.
In "The Torah of the Kishkes," Elli Fischer discusses Moshe Koppel's book "Judaism Straight Up" and his argument in favor of a non-ideological form of Judaism.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rav Moshe Weinberger discusses the role of mysticism in modern-day Judaism.
David Simon, known for works like "The Wire," tapped into his Jewish roots in "The Plot Against America," drawing from his heritage and family experiences to create a more personal and sentimental narrative.
In a personal reflection on the challenges faced by converts to Judaism, the author, "Christine," shares her experience of feeling pressured to prove her Jewish identity through comments about her name, presumed affinity for biblical figures, and stereotypes like being "Jew-y."
The Forward, with a history of over 120 years and a new digital approach, envisions a united global Jewish community promoting justice, truth, and compassion.
Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger discusses with Moishe (Mark) Bane the challenges of prayer, emphasizing how tefillah reflects our connection to Hashem and the importance of understanding prayer as a means to cleave to God.
Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger and Moishe Bane discuss the challenges of prayer, emphasizing that the essence of prayer is developing a deep connection to Hashem.
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three major topics.
The article discusses a new collection of letters by Alan Jay Lerner, the lyricist behind famous musicals like My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Gigi, revealing his Jewish identity through private writings.
Art Raymond, a multifaceted American Jewish performer who passed away at 91, had a diverse career spanning Jewish and Latin music.
"Saving God" explores themes of idolatry and human fallenness from both Jewish and Christian perspectives.
In a discussion of Jewish poetry, two prominent poets, Philip Levine and Hank Lazer, are compared.