Hamas has reminded us that we are a nation, a family – a mishpacha
Anybody who’s ever concluded a speaking tour, especially one as long as mine—nine weeks—knows this feeling. Of being in ...
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Tag: Jewish
Now riding the subway: A poem by Ukrainian Jewish poet Ilya Kaminsky
(New York Jewish Week) — Attention subway riders: A poem by the Jewish Ukrainian-American poet Ilya Kaminsky has been featured ...
New state of affairs: Jewish legislator seeks to decriminalize adultery in NY
(New York Jewish Week) – According to New York state law, murder and theft are illegal. But another ordinance that ...
Ten Jewish Takeaways from the Oscars
1. Reactions to “The Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer’s controversial acceptance speech. For David Suissa’s commentary, go here. 2. ...
What to know about the fiery Jewish reactions to Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech criticizing Israel
(JTA) – In the wake of the Oscars, Hollywood has been treated to a rare spectacle: Jewish communal leaders attacking ...
Meet the Jewish family that operates Manhattan’s oldest and only typewriter repair shop
Gramercy Typewriter Company was opened by Abraham Schweitzer in 1932; today it is owned and operated by his son and ...
The Jewish Sport Report: Meet Jordan Harris, the Black Jewish NHL player on a mission to change hockey
(JTA) — Hello, Jewish sports fans! Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire was honored by the Phoenix Suns last Saturday, as ...
Black Jewish NHL player Jordan Harris has a goal: to diversify hockey
(JTA) — Growing up watching hockey, Jordan Harris knew how rare it was to see a player like him on ...
‘Reclaiming Dignity’: A look at ‘misunderstood’ Jewish modesty
Traditionally, books about Jewish modesty have focused on prescribing and proscribing the dress and behavior of Jewish women. One ...
Jewish head of major San Francisco arts center resigns over anti-Israel artist protests
(JTA) – The Jewish interim CEO of a prestigious arts center in San Francisco is resigning from her position, calling ...