Jewishness
Remembering Kirk Douglas — a movie legend like no other
Douglas was born Issur Danielovich to two illiterate Russian Jewish immigrant parents, in Amsterdam, New York,
For Paul Newman’s 95th birthday, his lost cinematic masterpiece
Paul Newman, who would have turned 95 today, once directed a cinematic masterpiece in a Yiddish theater. So, why did he take his name off it?
There’s something very Jewish about Winnie-The-Pooh — and it’s not just Eeyore’s attitude
For Milne, a serious novelist, playwright and poet, Pooh became a Golem-like monster that would come back to haunt him.
Happy 103rd Birthday To Kirk Douglas
Douglas was born Issur Danielovich to two illiterate Russian Jewish immigrant parents, in Amsterdam, New York,
The unkindest cut: Last call for a Zabar’s lox slicer
Len Berk worked for 26 years as a Zabar’s lox slicer. Now 90, it seems too risky for him to carry on.
Why Renia Spiegel Is Being Called ‘The Polish Anne Frank’
For decades, Ariana kept Renia’s diary to herself, until her daughter urged her to make it public.
How To Listen to Tchaikovsky While Looking Past His Anti-Semitism
A cache of letters written by Tchaikovsky reveals some startling bigotry. But were his views as offensive as Richard Wagner’s?
Susan Klebold Doesn’t Believe God Is Watching Over Her Family Anymore
20 years after Columbine, we return to the words of Dylan Klebold’s mother Susan who reflects upon depression and religion’s role in her son’s life
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The Secret Jewish History Of Those Kosher Fruit Jelly Slices
Purim is a holiday for sweets, but Passover is a holiday for actual candy.
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Forverts Seeks More Stories About Your Favorite Heirlooms
Earlier this year, the Forverts asked readers to submit anecdotes and photos of their favorite heirlooms.
Trump Tossed Starburst At Angela Merkel In A Fit Of Pique
Donald Trump tossed Starburst at Angela Merkel. But who knew about the candies secret Jewish history?
