The Not-So-Dirty 'Dirty Dancing' Story
When Eleanor Bergstein was researching the script for ‘Dirty Dancing,’ she turned to hundreds of sources. One of them was dance teacher Jackie Horner.
Rediscovering Beauty Amid Ruins of Once-Glorious Catskills
Jews once flocked to the great hotels of the Catskills. Marisa Scheinfeld has dedicated herself to preserving memories of the Borscht Belt, one stunning photo at a time.
My Journey to Borscht Belt Ruins
When Abigail Jones set out to explore what is left of the legendary Catskills resorts, she thought it would be simple. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Terror at the Boston Marathon
For those who grew up in Boston, few days can match the excitement and pure joy of Marathon Monday.
Maine Rabbi's Injury Forges Remarkable Partnership Between 2 Branches of Faith
Rabbi Alice Goldfinger’s head injury changed her life forever. But it led to a remarkable bond with Rabbi Akiva Herzfeld, who allowed her to lead prayers in his Orthodox synagogue.
The Rabbi Who Inspired You Most
I spent the past few weeks reading hundreds of nominations for the Forward’s new series, America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis. When we launched this project in early February, we hoped that people would respond — that they would take a little time to tell us about the rabbi who inspired them or their communities — but we never imagined we would receive such an overwhelming response.
Navigating Curves in the Era of Food TV
The food world is having its beauty moment. So how do the Jewish women of food TV navigate the crawl space between celebrity, food and relentless beauty standards?
Our Search for America's Most Inspiring Rabbis
Since we launched America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis, we’ve been overwhelmed with responses about leaders who make a difference. And there’s still time for nominations.
Jewiest Dog in Show
Magnum the Canaan Dog didn’t stack up to the cute Chow-Chows and Malteses at the Westminster Dog Show. But he is the only Israeli pooch — and that makes him No. 1 in our book.
A Jones by Any Other (Married) Name
Is taking your spouse’s last name a bad move? With an upcoming wedding to worry about, Abigail Drachman-Jones wonders whether she needs to change a good thing.