Family
My wife gave me a DNA test kit for Hanukkah. The family secrets it revealed changed my life
It should have been a relaxing summer lunch with my maternal first cousins and their spouses, but instead, my mind was racing. I needed to ask a question that had been on my mind for months and I could not wait any longer. Pushing aside my plate, I spoke.
No, they’re not named ‘Corona’: Meet 3 couples and their pandemic babies
No baby showers, no help from grandparents — how have new parents fared in the pandemic?
The 20 best Yiddish words for discussing 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us many challenges. But ironically, it’s also helped make 2020 a great year for learning Yiddish.
104-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Celebrates Birthday At Kotel With 400 Descendants
She asked for “a list of all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren so she could pray for them.” Then 400 people showed up.
London Man Calls Parents ‘Dirty Jews,’ Shoves Baby’s Stroller
The unidentified suspect also kicked a sign board in the family’s direction before walking away.
Why You Shouldn’t Talk Politics With Family Members This Thanksgiving
Remember: The Thanksgiving table isn’t the Internet.
I Thought Paid Leave Mattered Most For Women — Until My Husband Got Sick
My job offered excellent maternity leave benefits. But after my husband’s second seizure, I had no idea what the future would hold for us.
Forverts Seeks More Stories About Your Favorite Heirlooms
Earlier this year, the Forverts asked readers to submit anecdotes and photos of their favorite heirlooms.
As Families Are Separated, I Remember My Ancestors’ Plight
The forced separation of families in the United States today recalls my own family’s journey from Ukraine to America.
Tell The Forverts About Your Favorite Heirloom
The Forverts has begun preparing a special issue dedicated to the cherished family heirlooms of our readers and website visitors.