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How a religious revival fed the demise of the Midtown kosher deli

A scholar of the Jewish deli explores the merger of Ben’s and Mr. Broadway.

By Ted Merwin September 7, 2023 1:14 pm

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No One Lost Their Jewish Last Name at Ellis Island. But We Gained a Safe Haven.

Dara Horn’s new book explodes a recurring myth about Jewish immigration and adaptation.

September 14, 2021 4:21 pm

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The Most Annoying People You Miss in Synagogue

Getting back to normal will mean complaining about the guy who sings way too loud.

September 9, 2021 3:32 pm

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I Sat Vigil for the Souls of 9/11 Victims. 20 Years Later I Still Feel Their Presence — and Absence.

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman September 9, 2021 12:37 pm

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Is Reporting on Hate Good for the Haters?

By Andrew Silow-Carroll August 26, 2021 9:28 am

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The Problem Is Climate Change, not How I Feel About Climate Change

By Andrew Silow-Carroll August 19, 2021 3:55 pm

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‘Fauda’ meets ‘Shtisel’ meets ‘Srugim’ meets ‘Unorthodox’

By Andrew Silow-Carroll August 11, 2021 5:16 pm

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Baseball Can Handle Orthodox Jewish Players If They Reach the Big Leagues. Here’s Why.

By Ron Kaplan July 15, 2021 12:21 pm

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Enough with the ‘Ex-Orthodox’ Drama. Many Who Leave Learn to Separate Dysfunction from Judaism.

By Allison Josephs July 15, 2021 12:08 pm

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Jews Understand Reparations Better than Anyone

By Andrew Silow-Carroll July 8, 2021 1:45 pm

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NYJW Opinion

How a religious revival fed the demise of the Midtown kosher deli

No One Lost Their Jewish Last Name at Ellis Island. But We Gained a Safe Haven.

The Most Annoying People You Miss in Synagogue

I Sat Vigil for the Souls of 9/11 Victims. 20 Years Later I Still Feel Their Presence — and Absence.

Is Reporting on Hate Good for the Haters?

The Problem Is Climate Change, not How I Feel About Climate Change

‘Fauda’ meets ‘Shtisel’ meets ‘Srugim’ meets ‘Unorthodox’

Baseball Can Handle Orthodox Jewish Players If They Reach the Big Leagues. Here’s Why.

Enough with the ‘Ex-Orthodox’ Drama. Many Who Leave Learn to Separate Dysfunction from Judaism.

Jews Understand Reparations Better than Anyone

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