Christmas is many things, and it revolves around the Christmas lunch, which harks back to the religious imperative to serve, share and welcome the stranger.

David Berman (January 4, 1967 – August 7, 2019) was an American musician, singer-songwriter and poet who founded – and was the only constant member of – the indie rock band Silver Jews with Pavement’s ...

In a recent public conversation, David Margolick — a longtime journalist and author — reflected on Caesar’s rise, his Jewish ...

A seasoned Jewish writer and Yiddish translator analyzes why “sparks flew” during the maestro’s 80th birthday celebration at the Upper West Side’s Beacon Theater. When writing a review for a play you ...

Isser Bear Wolf, one of the best known Zionist workers in Lithuania, for many years active in the Chovevei Zion and later in the Zionist movement, celebrated here his eightieth birthday. Mr. Wolf is ...

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Some of the biggest rock stars in history happen to be Jewish, either by birth or conversion. Given the rich musical tradition of the Jewish people, this should hardly come as a surprise. Songs are ...

Birthdays only come once a year. So, when someone you care about is celebrating their special day, you want to do it up right. Whether you mark the occasion with a party, presents, cake, or all three, ...