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By Forward Staff
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Culture March 17: Manhattan: Screening Of ‘The Brink’
The Forward is excited to co-present a screening of “The Brink,” a documentary exploring how former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon’s pushed the rise of white nationalism. Following the film, Forward writer-at-large Jane Eisner will moderate a Q&A with its director, Alison Klayman, who will share how following Bannon throughout the 2018 American midterm…
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Culture March 16-17: Memorializing The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Join the Remember the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Coalition in memorializing the 1911 industrial tragedy. On March 16 and 17, at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, the public is invited to contribute to an art installation in memory of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Participants are asked to bring pieces of fabric to create a…
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Culture March 14: New Jersey: The Future Of The Forward With CEO Rachel Fishman Feddersen
Join Forward CEO and Publisher Rachel Fishman Feddersen in Livingston, New Jersey, as she talks about the Forward’s storied history, role in present-day culture and continued growth, despite the challenges facing the journalism industry. Rachel will visit the city’s Hadassah chapter at Temple Beth Shalom on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be…
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Culture March 8: Riverdale: The History Of Gefilte Fish
Gefilte fish is a staple in many of our homes — but do we really know why? On Friday, March 8, Rukhl Schaechter, editor of the Yiddish Forward (Forverts), will teach the eighth grade class at Kinneret Day School, in Riverdale, New York, about the history of the traditional dish. During the Powerpoint presentation, at 12:45…
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Culture March 7: Long Island: The Relationship Between American Jews And Israel
Join Forward writer-at-large Jane Eisner on Long Island as she speaks about the relationship between American Jews and Israel. On Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m., Eisner will be the guest speaker at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington, on behalf of the UJA-Federation of New York. Wine and light bites will be offered beforehand….
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Culture March 5: Manhattan: History Of American Jewish Women
Join Forward writer-at-large Jane Eisner in conversation with American University’s Pamela Nadell as they celebrate the publication of her new book, “American Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today.” In her book, Nadell delves into how Jewish women have fought for change and shaped history, sharing the stories of extraordinary figures from Colonial-era…
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Culture March 4: Jewish Broadcasting Service: Young American Jews’ Views On Israel
How do young American Jews view Israel? Watch Forward Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon dive in and debate this hot-button issue at 8 p.m. Monday, March 4 on the Jewish Broadcasting Service. Batya will be joined by two other other young, influential voices: Yair Rosenberg, senior writer at Tablet Magazine, and Bari Weiss, op-ed writer and…
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Culture Through February 28: Manhattan: Exhibit Celebrating Workers And Musicians
Composer Julia Wolfe’s new work “Fire In My Mouth” may have already premiered, but it’s not too late to visit its complementary archival exhibit, “Immigrant New York: Celebrating the Workers and Musicians of Our City.” “Fire In My Mouth,” a multimedia exploration of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, was performed late last month at…
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