Jake Schneider is a Yiddish activist, poet and translator. Born in New Jersey, he’s been living in Berlin since 2012. Find out more at jakeschneider.eu
Yiddish World Yiddish in Texas: An unexpected language is still riding the bronco In Houston, the “Yiddish Vinkel” has been meeting for 45 years, and now there’s even a Yiddish class for teenagers By Jake Schneider Mar 25, 2025 | 6 min read
Opinion Zohran Mamdani’s victory proves it: The ‘gotcha’ mode of fighting antisemitism has to go By Emily Tamkin Jun 25, 2025 | 5 min read
Fast Forward Mamdani tells Colbert — and a national audience — why NYC Jews shouldn’t fear him as mayor By Jacob Kornbluh Jun 24, 2025 | 3 min read
Opinion Mamdani’s victory is an opportunity for Jews to relearn the art of disagreement By Jay Michaelson Jun 25, 2025 | 4 min read
Opinion Trump wants to control the Israeli judiciary. Uh, good luck By Dan Perry Jun 29, 2025 | 3 min read
Fast Forward Mamdani dodges calls to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan amid Jewish concerns By Jacob Kornbluh Jun 29, 2025 | 3 min read
Fast Forward ‘Let Bibi go,’ ‘Make the deal in Gaza’: Trump renews Israel demands in social media posts By Philissa Cramer Jun 29, 2025 | 2 min read