Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone away

A century after the famed composer wed Ellin Mackay, a Catholic heiress, their marriage offers a window into how Jewish ...
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18 notable Jews who died in 2025

As the year concludes, the New York Jewish Week also remembers 13 Jewish New Yorkers who died in 2025. Among them are people ...

Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone

Exactly 100 years ago, on January 4, 1926, legendary American Jewish songwriter Irving Berlin married Ellin Mackay, a Roman ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch mark milestones as first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their cities

Weiss appeared to be the first female Orthodox mayor in the United States.
Spectrum News NY1

Mayoral candidates jockey for a divided Jewish vote

In a different era in New York, mayoral candidates focused on what was known as “The Three I’s“: Italy, Ireland and Israel. Fast forward to 2025, where in this year’s primary, the candidates all seem ...
Metro Weekly

Knesset Speaker’s Civil Marriage Vote Sparks Ultra-Orthodox Fury

Ultra-Orthodox parties accused gay Speaker Amir Ohana of violating coalition agreements after backing civil marriage.
The Blogs | The Times of Israel

Rak Marak (Only Soup) for warmth and after fasting

I grew up in Miami and Los Angeles, so cold weather was something from my childhood that I do not remember. I love travel, so ...