Jewishness
Happy 103rd Birthday To Kirk Douglas
Douglas was born Issur Danielovich to two illiterate Russian Jewish immigrant parents, in Amsterdam, New York,
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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It’s official: Expert says best bagel is whatever you grew up with
Since that glorious day in history, when a Krakow baker boiled that first rope of dough, our people have argued about what makes the perfect bagel.
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?
It Took A Move To Alaska, A Moose And Four Years Without Plumbing For Me To Find My Jewish Soul
“Since there are no domesticated moose, securing a kosher roast would first require finding a rabbi prepared to tackle a 1200-pound wild animal.”
Philip Roth And The Yiddish Tradition
Roth’s chronicle of his generation is as insightful as that which Moykher-Sforim, Aleichem and Peretz dedicated to the Jews of the Pale of Settlement.
Famous Jewish Dachshund Owners To Feature at “Sausage Dog” Museum in Germany
Americans’ love of the “sausage dog” doesn’t come close to how revered they are in their native Bavaria.
