Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero?
Detective Max Spitzkopf, now in English translation, gave Jews of the 20th century an avenger of their own
Detective
The Latest
-
Culture -
Looking Forward How a beloved TV detective embodies a central Jewish value
When a man liked my 'Columbo' hat, I realized the power of the follow-up question
-
Culture A great Israeli author’s searing reflection on Oct. 7 would be a must-read — if you could find it in English
In 'The Ground Floor,' acclaimed detective novelist Dror Mishani turns to nonfiction to bear witness to catastrophe
-
Film & TV In Peacock’s very Jewish detective series, the biggest mystery is the main character
‘The Calling’ by David E. Kelley follows an NYPD policeman with a hazy Jewish backstory
-
Film & TV Meet the Talmud-quoting, hotdog-whispering detective from Peacock’s latest show
Jeff Wilbusch from 'Unorthodox' brings his past to bear on a new character in 'The Calling'
-
Culture Why we have ‘Columbo’ to thank for Steven Spielberg
Editor’s Note: The director Steven Spielberg turns 75 on Dec. 18. To mark that momentous occasion, the Forward is running a series of essays reassessing his films. Read more of our “Spielberg at 75” series here. When Steven Spielberg was just 22, he dropped out of college and inked a multi-year contract to direct television…
-
The Schmooze VIDEO: The Synagogue Detective of Montreal
Why is the College Francais in Montreal adorned with a segment of Hebrew script that can still be discerned in the arch? An impressive mosaic covers the front wall. Is the prominent image of a sunburst in the mural inspired by the large Star of David that was once inscribed in a circular stained glass…
-
Culture Fraternity Branch Closes To Avoid Jewish Members
Forward Looking Back brings you the stories that were making news in the Forward’s Yiddish paper 100, 75, and 50 years ago. Check back each week for a new set of illuminating, edifying and sometimes wacky clippings from the Jewish past. 100 Years Ago 1913 The Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, an organization of secret societies…
Explore
Most Popular
- 1
Culture Mamdani’s first statement on antisemitism as mayor-elect got some weird pushback
- 2
Culture Mamdani quoted Eugene Debs in his victory speech — there’s a long Jewish history there
- 3
Opinion The 3 profound Jewish lessons of Mamdani’s astonishing victory
- 4
News How Mamdani became New York’s next mayor, with Jews divided between fierce opposition and fiery support
In Case You Missed It
-
Fast Forward Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time
-
Fast Forward Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Israel’ as Gaza war divides Hollywood
-
Yiddish World From shtetl to synth: How Yiddish electronica found its rhythm
-
Film & TV Is ‘Nuremberg’ the Holocaust movie we need right now?
-
Shop the Forward Store
100% of profits support our journalism
