Olivia Haynie is an editorial fellow at the Forward.
Olivia Haynie
By Olivia Haynie
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Film & TV In this civil rights protest, Jews both fought and defended segregation
Set at a Maryland amusement park, an unusual story of Black-Jewish allyship.
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Film & TV How the discovery of a secret tunnel inspired a film about Jewish resistance
The PBS documentary ‘Resistance’ surfaced the often unsung stories of how Jews fought back against the Nazis
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Film & TV They converted to Judaism in Colombia. Why won’t Israel let them make aliyah?
The documentary 'Torah Tropical' shows the struggle of Latin American converts to be accepted by the broader Jewish community
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Art This pioneering female artist’s Jewish heritage is no longer a secret — but what about the rest of her life?
A documentary promises to tell Tamara de Łempicka’s true story, but doesn't bring out her full personality.
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Culture In a first-ever Hanukkah doughnut contest, New York bakers battle for best in dough
A first-of-its-kind 'doughnut duel' saw traditional and new recipes duke it out
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Culture This ancient archeological marvel celebrates the defeat of King David — does it prove he existed?
The Tel Dan stele, currently on display at the Jewish Museum, is the oldest non-biblical mention of the House of David.
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Film & TV These Israelis and Palestinians aren’t sworn enemies — in a new documentary, they work together towards peace
Joy Sela's 'The Other' shows Israelis and Palestinians finding common ground.
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Film & TV An inspiring documentary shows the power of Black-Jewish unity
Ondi Timoner's 'All God's Children' shows the rewards — and challenges — of intercultural solidarity
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