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1 month ago

Some American Jews whose families fled Nazis are now seeking German citizenship. Here's why

Growing numbers of American Jews seek German citizenship for heritage reclamation and security amid rising political uncertainty.
fromThe Forward
1 month ago

For 110 years, a proudly Jewish family have been treasured purveyors of pork

Every week, the Teitel family balanced their Jewish faith and community ties with their grocery store's operations, serving Italian neighbors and maintaining cultural traditions intertwined with survival.
Food & drink
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Iraq's Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine

Reviving Iraq's Jewish heritage, through the restoration of Rabbi Isaac Gaon's shrine, symbolizes hope and cultural revival for the dwindling community.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF synagogue highlights Sephardic Jewish traditions bringing a place of belonging: Here's a look

Anshey Sfard synagogue in San Francisco celebrates Jewish heritage while addressing community decline through cultural meals and strong local belonging.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Michael Roemer, The Plot Against Harry Director, Dead at 97

"I think I was the only child who didn't cry. I was probably quite numb," Roemer explained to Vulture's Bilge Ebiri in an interview earlier this year.
Film
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

The trip to Dachau provided a profound perspective on history and personal family loss related to the Holocaust.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

'Shalom Dragon' festival celebrates Asian and Jewish cultures * Brooklyn Paper

The festival highlights solidarity and resilience between Jewish and Asian communities against rising hate crimes.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I was Hitler's neighbour: If he'd known we were Jewish, we'd have been sent to Dachau'

Edgar Feuchtwanger's life journey from a Jewish family in Nazi Germany to witnessing historical events underscores resilience amidst adversity.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Shalom Dragon Festival celebrates solidarity between Brooklyn's Jewish and Asian communities

The Shalom Dragon Family Festival highlighted the blending of Jewish and AAPI cultures, showcasing community solidarity and resilience.
fromThe Forward
4 months ago

How a Lower East Side Jew conquered the multiverse

Jack Kirby's artwork reflects his Jewish roots and personal experiences, transforming his identity into iconic characters throughout his career.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Cinema Was Claude Lelouch's Nanny

During the Nazi Occupation, Lelouch and his mother found refuge in movie theatres, where she would hide him from the Gestapo while looking for new places to stay.
Film
NYC music
fromThe World from PRX
4 months ago

For more than a century, a synagogue known as the 'Carnegie Hall of Brooklyn' has been home to the greatest cantors in the US - The World from PRX

The Young Israel Beth El synagogue has a rich history as a center for cantorial music in the U.S. and aims to preserve this tradition.
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