Join us: Comedy in the Borscht Belt, the Jewish press today, & more events!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join our timely, virtual conversations, connecting
you to the news, to each other and to the Forward.

THURSDAY

SEPT 2

2 P.M. E.T.
11 A.M. P.T.

The Borscht Belt and the rise of American Jewish comedy

Join us as we look into the rich history of the Borscht Belt and the rise of Jewish comedy in the mid-20th century, including the legacy of the late comedian, Jackie Mason.

Forverts editor Rukhl Schaechter will moderate a conversation with Phil Brown, President of the Catskills Institute and Professor of Sociology and Health Sciences at Northeastern University; Eddy Portnoy, Academic Advisor and Director of Exhibitions, YIVO; and Aaron Bendich, host, “Borscht Beat” on WJFF Radio Catskill.

This talk will be recorded and sent to registrants.

MONDAY

SEPT 13

3 P.M. E.T.
12 P.M. P.T.

The Jewish press today

We're excited to partner with YIVO for a conversation with editors of today’s major American Jewish publications about the role they play in the Jewish world. Moderated by Gal Beckerman (The New York Times Book Review) this panel will feature Alana Newhouse (Tablet Magazine), Jodi Rudoren (The Forward), and Philissa Cramer (Jewish Telegraphic Agency).

This panel will explore questions including: Now that American Jews have so clearly assimilated into American society what is the need for a Jewish press? What audience do the editors of these publications target? How do they serve the American Jewish community as it grows diverse and diffuse?

NOW STREAMING

A Bintel Brief, the Jewish advice podcast

We updated our classic, century-old advice column for the 21st century — A Bintel Brief is now a podcast! Hear two very different Jewish mothers dish on the dilemmas of Jewish-American life, identity, culture and politics.

In the latest episode, "O Brother Where Art Thou," our co-hosts help provide insight for when the personal becomes political.

Be sure to sign up for the Bintel newsletter to get weekly updates about new episodes and special behind-the-scenes tidbits!

The Forward is a nonprofit organization and is supported by the contributions of its readers. Your support enables our critical work and contributes to a vibrant, connected global Jewish community.

The Forward

125 Maiden Ln. New York, NY 10038

Click here to unsubscribe from events newsletters

Click here to unsubscribe from all emails