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'Bei Mir Bistu Shein' helped kick off the swing era. (Image by Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer/ Getty Images/ via JTA)
July 19, 2020, 3:15 am
The 1937 Yiddish song that kicked off the Swing Era is due for a comeback
Beloved even by the Nazis — until they discovered its Jewish roots — ‘Bei Mir Bistu Shein’ is a symbol of love and diversity. Take a listen here
By Arielle Kaplan
Yiddish song 'Eli Eli' first became popular in the 1920s. (Design by Arielle Kaplan/ JTA)
June 19, 2020, 10:15 pm
How this iconic Yiddish song became an anthem for Black Americans
Popularized in 1920s, the mournful ‘Eli, Eli’ is an expression of faith in trying circumstances — and was embraced by Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Paul Robeson, Johnny Mathis
By Arielle Kaplan
(Image via Hamilton playbill; design by Arielle Kaplan)
May 28, 2020, 4:47 am
13 Jewish facts about ‘Hamilton’ that will make you smile
Some lesser-known details about the Broadway smash musical that will soon be available to stream from the comfort of your quarantine couch
By Arielle Kaplan
Jay Baruchel plays a heartbroken millennial trying to navigate the crazy modern world of dating in 'Man Seeking Woman.' (Screenshot from YouTube/via JTA)
April 29, 2020, 5:40 am
Locked down? Open up to… ‘Man Seeking Woman’
Feeling down about the lack of romance during quarantine? This adults-only Hulu program is your antidote
By Arielle Kaplan
An American facility in Chile will honor Vera Rubin. (The Washington Post/Contributor via Getty Images via JTA)
January 16, 2020, 10:06 am
Jewish scientist first woman to have namesake observatory
The National Science Foundation announces facility in Chile to be named the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
By Arielle Kaplan
From left: Rich Rumelt, the board president of The Workers Circle; Ann Toback, the group's executive director; Seth Rogen; and Mark Rogen at the organization's ceremony in New York City, Dec. 2, 2019. (Mark Stephen Kornbluth via JTA)
December 4, 2019, 5:32 pm
Seth Rogen and father honored for their contributions to Jewish culture
Workers Circle presents its Generation to Generation award to father and son for projects promoting Yiddish in films and theater
By Arielle Kaplan
Rain Pryor with daughter Lotus, named for her great-grandmother, Mama. (Courtesy)
July 31, 2019, 4:18 am
Is there anything Jewish mama Rain Pryor — Richard’s daughter — can’t do?
The singer, actress, author and comedian who has carved a space of her own in the entertainment industry announces that she is dipping her toes into another pool: politics
By Arielle Kaplan
Rachel Wenitsky is the Jewish queen of satire. (Alma/via JTA)
May 28, 2019, 4:18 pm
Rachel Wenitsky is the Jewish queen of satire
The writer, actress, and podcaster talks about her inspiration, how Judaism has influenced her comedy, and that time she made her bat mitzvah Torah reading into a pop diva concert
By Arielle Kaplan
Justin Zackham and his family in the Bahamas. (Courtesy of the Anderson Group/via JTA)
May 11, 2019, 4:35 pm
This Jewish family is traveling to every single country
Hollywood screenwriter Justin Zackham literally coined the term ‘bucket list.’ Now he, his wife, and kids are 21 countries into their goal — and just may earn a world record title
By Arielle Kaplan
A screen capture from 'The Addams Family' (1991) (YouTube)
May 2, 2019, 10:22 am
11 Jewish facts about ‘The Addams Family’ movies
Now streaming on Hulu, 1991 and 1993 films are sprinkled with more than a few Yiddish-isms and Jewish references
By Arielle Kaplan
Collage of Ester Steinberg. (Alma via JTA)
April 26, 2019, 11:11 pm
Ester Steinberg’s ‘Hebrew School Dropout’ is the comedy album of our dreams
Stand-up’s new release fluctuates between sex jokes and bits about weed, but during the 50 minutes of comedic gold, one theme remains the same — her Jewish identity
By Arielle Kaplan
OPI founder and author of 'I'm Not Really a Waitress,' Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. (Kveller/JTA)
April 23, 2019, 5:50 pm
This Jewish mom is the mastermind behind OPI nail polish
In her new book, ‘I’m Not Really a Waitress,’ Suzi Weiss-Fischmann talks about going from a childhood in communist Hungary to being globally recognized as the First Lady of Nails
By Arielle Kaplan
(Collage by Arielle Kaplan/JTA)
February 28, 2019, 1:04 am
These 7 Jewish comedians prove moms are really, really funny
The beloved character Mrs. Maisel may be fictitious, but luckily there are real life Jewish stand-up ‘momedians’ who prove that women can be hilarious — and exemplary parents
By Arielle Kaplan
Mourners walking at the funeral of Bernice and Sylvan Simon, Nov. 1, 2018. (Arielle Kaplan/JTA)
November 2, 2018, 2:21 am
Married grandparents slain in synagogue mourned for loving lives cut short
Bernice and Sylvan Simon, who wed in the same sanctuary where they were gunned down, remembered as ideal American bubbe and zayde
By Arielle Kaplan and Ben Sales
Stars hanging in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh painted by children from a Manhattan synagogue as part of the Stars of Hope initiative. (Hane Grace Yagel via JTA)
November 1, 2018, 7:41 am
Stars of Hope brings comfort to Pittsburgh with the help of trauma survivors
Initiative has children and survivors of other mass shootings paint stars with empowering messages for Tree of Life congregation
By Arielle Kaplan and Ben Sales
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