New York
Why the would-be heir to Nora Ephron is the least romantic rom-com you’ll ever see
“Dating And New York,” the most straightforwardly-titled film to hit theaters this fall, is supposed to take place over a number of months. But you wouldn’t be able to tell, because nearly every scene in this rom-com takes place in peak leaf-peeping season.
Son of famed rabbi among victims of New York flooding
Flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida left Rabbi Shmuel David Weissmandl trapped in his car.
East Coast v. West Coast Bagels, so which are better?
The Great Bagel Off judged which coast has better bagels, East or West
Will Spike Lee’s 9/11 series feature a conspiracy theorist who welcomes antisemitic canards?
Conspiracy theorist Richard Gage, who has entertained antisemitic conspiracy theories, appears in the fourth episode of Lee’s HBO series.
The advice comedian Mel Brooks gave to his great nephew Todd Kaminsky, now running for Nassau County DA
Kaminsky, a Democrat from NY, describes himself as a leader in combating antisemitism, advancing the U.S.-Israel relationship and fighting corruption.
Happy Birthday Woody Guthrie, Our Greatest Hanukkah Songwriter
An unlikely mastermind is behind several beloved Hanukkah songs: folk music icon Woody Guthrie.
Janet Malcolm, who challenged and changed journalism, dies at 86
Malcolm’s work was unflinching — even when looking at its own craft.
Your Jewish guide to Pride 2021
We are officially in Pride Month, and this year, with the return of some in-person events, it feels particularly festive.
‘Jewbelong or Jewbegone’ campaign against antisemitism launches in NYC
Jewbelong has kicked off a campaign against antisemitism that aims to persuade with cheeky ads and social media messaging.
What we can learn from a communist puppy puppet
“I call him leftist Lassie.”