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Chaim Topol Is More Than Tevye for Sick Jewish and Arab Children

By Paul Alster

Most people know Chaim Topol as Tevye in ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ But to a group of sick Jewish and Arab children in the Galilee, he is their biggest cheerleader.Read More

Anti-Semitism Sweeps Poland and Vienna

By Eddy Portnoy

Anti-Semitism ran rampant in Poland. In Vienna, cellist Jacob Feuerman was forced by Nazis to wash a sidewalk, injuring his hands. Bund leader Raphael Abramovitch’s death was mourned.Read More

The Angel in Aaron

By Carol Ungar

Aaron, a 30-year-old man who survived a brain tumor, was a difficult guest in Carol Ungar’s home. But then a near-tragedy in her family made her cherish his presence.Read More

Projected Prayers Grow in Popularity as Part of Jewish 'Visual Tefillah' Services

By Rukhl Schaechter

Projected prayers and images are becoming increasingly popular in synagogues. But does it change the feel of worship for better or for worse?Read More

Comedian Eddie Cantor Threatened by Nazis

By Eddy Portnoy

In Greece, Easter brought warnings of pogroms. Comedian Eddie Cantor faced threats of Nazi violence and West Germany discouraged scientists from working against Israel.Read More

Jayson Littman, 'Mayor' of Gay Jewish Party Scene, Was Once Yeshiva Boy

By Elyssa Goodman

Jayson Littman created He’bro after he realized that there were few social outlets for gay Jews. Today, he packs the house with attractions like a Hanukkah ‘Man-orah’ of male dancers.Read More

Philly Peddler's Beard Sliced Off in Attack

By Eddy Portnoy

A Jewish peddler’s beard was cut off in an attack in West Philadelphia. Jews attempted to flee Nazi Vienna and Soviet Jews were arrested for baking matzo at home.Read More

Hasidic Women Feel Pressure for Children, But Fathers Fret About Providing

By Shulem Deen

It’s not just Hasidic women who feel trapped into having many children. Shulem Deen recalls being forced by Halacha — and his wife — to have more than he had any hope of providing for.Read More

Bibi and Me

By Kimberly Gadette

Benjamin Netanyahu and Kimberly Gadette once exchanged glances in a Manhattan hotel room at the Regency. Thirty years later, she can’t help but reminisce.Read More

Welcoming Elijah in the Age of Guns and Newtown

By Lenore Skenazy

We open our doors on Passover to symbolize overcoming suspicion and hatred of others. Is that noble ideal under siege in today’s America?Read More


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