Jerry Kowalski, an occasional contributor to the Forverts, is a retired lawyer, rabbi, writer, lecturer and humorist.
Jerry Kowalski
By Jerry Kowalski
-
Forverts in English My embarrassing moment in a Yiddish-speaking men’s clothing store
In the 1950’s, this neighborhood had so many Holocaust survivors, even Italian shopkeepers understood Yiddish
-
Forverts in English At this yeshiva, academics, religion — oh, and the occasional Playboy mag
Although students were unruly, at times even sneaking the rabbi’s car keys from his coat pocket, many later became highly successful.
-
Forverts in English Tea, cake and passionate political discussions
For years, the author's parents hosted lively gatherings of Holocaust survivors in their home in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
Explore
Most Popular
- 1
Fast Forward Who is Ella Emhoff? How Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter could affect her run for president
- 2
Opinion Jewish Republicans are smearing Kamala Harris as anti-Israel. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy it
- 3
News What would a Josh Shapiro vice presidency mean for American Jews and Israel?
- 4
News Doug Emhoff: What would it mean if the first first gentleman is Jewish?
In Case You Missed It
-
Fast Forward Israeli military vows to stop flow of donations to soldiers, even from their parents
-
Culture Another Nazi-looted Schiele painting has been returned to heirs of ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum
-
Fast Forward Trump, meeting with Netanyahu, says we are ‘close’ to World War III because of Biden
-
News Angry about Gaza, will uncommitted voters commit to Kamala Harris?