The Ultra-Orthodox Threat; A Classic Williamsburg Hat Store; 125 Years of Katz’s Deli
HAT MAN: Stanley Goldstein doles out advice on headwear at Bencraft Hats in Williamsburg. Image by nate lavey
In this week’s Reporters Roundtable podcast, host Josh Nathan-Kazis is joined by Forward contributor Jay Michaelson to talk about his recent, controversial piece on Jewish fundamentalism and the ultra-Orthodox. Then, Nate Lavey drops by to discuss his video on a classic Brooklyn hat store and their century-old equipment. Finally, Susan Armitage gives a brief history lesson on Katz’s Deli, which is turning 125 years old.
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