Chronicle of a Renegade
Kathleen Hayes
August 15, 2024
A review of “Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History” (Penguin/Thesis)
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Culture
Meet the Bukharan Jew Going Viral for Her Kamala Harris Impression
Kylie Ora Lobell
August 15, 2024
Palti, a New York-based nurse and Bukharan Jew, started doing her Kamala Harris impression back in 2020
Shari Foos: The Narrative Method, Library Dinners and Cinnamon Surprise Cake
Debra L. Eckerling
August 14, 2024
Taste Buds with Deb – Episode 69
The Baggage of Exile: A Review of Maxim D. Shrayer’s “Immigrant Baggage”
Monica Osborne
August 14, 2024
In Maxim D. Shrayer’s new book, Shrayer counts himself among those who have had the blessing or curse of being forced to trade one identity for another.
Fateful Choices Mark Decisions in New Novel, ‘Our Little Histories’
Judy Gruen
August 14, 2024
In Janice Weizman’s novel, “Our Little Histories,” a short, cryptic Yiddish poem continues to intrigue and puzzle members of one far-flung Jewish family for more than 150 years.
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ Features Jewish Conversion Story; Meet the Couple
Ryan Torok
August 14, 2024
TLC’s new series, “Forbidden Love,” follows four couples where religion is the greatest hurdle in their relationship.
How Did Jewish Athletes Do at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Brian Fishbach
August 12, 2024
Jewish and Israeli athletes at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics won seven gold, six silver and three bronze medals.
Showing Their Love for Israel, Piece by Piece
Ayala Or-El
August 9, 2024
The Resnicks see the puzzle not only as a fun game for the entire family, but also as a powerful symbol of unity and resilience.
Hershey Felder’s ‘Rachmaninoff and The Tsar’ Takes the Stage in Santa Monica
Ayala Or-El
August 9, 2024
The play features some of the composer’s most beautiful music, including the Second Piano Concerto, the Paganini Variations, Preludes, and Symphonic Selections.
Jewish History Inside the Camphorwood Chest: Jay Prosser’s “Loving Strangers”
Karen E. H. Skinazi
August 9, 2024
A review of Jay Prosser’s new memoir, “Loving Strangers: A Camphorwood Chest, a Legacy, A Son Returns.”
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