Heshmat Elyasian, nearly 103 years old, at Los Angeles International Airport, where she arrived with her son and his family. An Iranian-Jewish client of HIAS, the international migration agency, Heshmat is the oldest refugee in HIAS records, which date back to 1909, and may be the oldest ever to arrive in the United States. (HIAS)
Words can leave behind the deepest scars and wounds that never heal.
Georgetown asked for my talk in advance, and I was about to send it to them on the day I discussed the petition with the dean. It draws on several of my JJ columns about humility, gratitude, and, ironically, the urgent need for dialogue in our polarized society.
Any excuse to use the word “mountain” in a poem…
In sorting through our recently-deceased mother’s writings, my brother and I came upon this treasure.
Our tradition upholds the sacredness of this level of intimacy.
Controversial professor Gad Saad talks about “Suicidal Empathy” and why the world considers it cool to hate Jews. by Alan Zeitlin
Synchronistic meetings prove, once again, that Israel is a small country
The film blends archival footage, original music and scholarly insight to bring to life a cultural legacy that continues to resonate today.
Calling Auschwitz her “best classroom,” Edith used the inner resources she developed in hell to help others.
Larry’s voluntary sit-down with Lorraine Ali was in support of the official “Curb Your Enthusiasm” book, “No Lessons Learned,” published last September.
The Braid Jewish theater company’s latest show highlights the diversity of contemporary Jewish-American life.
Director Paula Eiselt’s documentary acknowledges the early careers of Mel Brooks, Buddy Hackett, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers and Jerry Lewis. It also goes deeper into why Grossinger’s Resort and Hotel had to exist in the first place.
For those who remain, the struggle is real.
Mount Sinai estimates the road carries about 20,000 vehicles per day and provides the only route to both memorial parks, including large funeral processions.
While she believes the program can play an important role in addressing antisemitism, Tishby emphasized that no single initiative can solve the problem on its own. “It will be a tool, but let’s not kid ourselves that one thing is going to be the answer.”
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate Mom while savoring those foods and food memories.
I learned to bake scones as a young girl in Australia. I’m still amazed that simple ingredients like a bit of flour, butter and whole milk can be transformed into such delicious bites.
The first time I tasted this peach upside-down cardamom loaf cake was at high tea in London.
