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How Columbus brought America its first Jew
“Luis de Torres was a refugee of faith, and for that reason, we may consider him the first of the pilgrims.”
That time my dad, Leonard Bernstein, introduced us to The Beatles
The door opened and there they were: John, Paul, and George. But no Ringo. Why?
The Night We Lost The Messiah Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
“I had been taught that the Rebbe sustained the whole world. I couldn’t believe that he couldn’t even lift his own arm.”
The Secret Jewish History of Snow
‘The Torah contains numerous mentions of snow, which is often seen as an image of purity.’
The secret Jewish history of Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt even kept two Jewish menorahs on display at his 95-acre estate on the North Shore of Long Island, Sagamore Hill
The secret Jewish history of the Chinese New Year
If you thought there was nothing Jewish about the Chinese New Year, you’d be wrong.
How America’s first Jew gave the turkey its name
“Luis de Torres was a refugee of faith, and for that reason, we may consider him the first of the pilgrims.”
One of our reporters is becoming a rabbi. Here’s a look back at some of his best journalism.
He breaks news, he explains complicated issues, he investigates institutions, he reveals surprising details of present and past.
Seeking Jewish identity at the Sabra hummus factory
“After all the dissection, I have no answers, only questions that burn hotter: Is hummus my religion? If I’m not hummus, what am I?”
The secret Jewish history of St. Patrick’s Day
There’s a lot more than corned beef to the Jewish story of St. Patrick’s Day.