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1950s America: A ‘Golden Age’ for Jews

After World War II, Judaism thrived in America, and the country awarded its Jews insider status.

The Beauty of Broken English

I thought I had entered completely into the world of my novel: Boyle Heights in the 1920s and 30s, when ...

Judah Touro: American Jewish Philanthropist

Judah Touro set the standard for Jewish American philanthropy by generously donating money to synagogues and other Jewish organizations.

The Jewish Short Story Today: Marginalization, Immigration, Alie

Though neglected by the mainstream, the Jewish short story is alive and well.

Strangers and Black Crabs

My husband and I just returned from vacation, which included a stop in the Bahamas. Lucky for us, it rained. ...

Israeli and African Comfort Foods Find a Home in This Virginia Restaurant

Building community through food, and creating some exciting new dishes in the process.

Hadassah: The Women’s Zionist Organization

From its founding in 1912, Hadassah advocated a program of social feminism that addresses women of all backgrounds.

African-Born Rabbi and Activist Dies

Be’chol Lashon mourns the passing of Rabbi Hailu Paris, a native of Ethiopia who lived most of his life in ...

Judah Monis

America's first Hebrew instructor taught students at Harvard College from 1722 to 1760. His career teaches us about the challenges of maintaining a Jewish life in early America.

Brother, Where Art Thou?

The origins and development of the interfaith movement in America

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