Hank Greenberg's Jewishness

By Jonathan Kirsch
Published on May 8, 2013

The big question in Detroit in the fall of 1934 had nothing to do with the troubled state of the world. Rather, the fans of the Detroit Tigers wanted to know whether their star first baseman, Hank Greenberg, was going to play on the Jewish High Holy Days. After all, the Tigers were in first place and they were contesting the New York Yankees for the pennant.

Bronx terrorists ‘wanted to commit jihad’ [VIDEO]

Published on May 21, 2009

The four men who planned to blow up two synagogues in the Bronx "wanted to commit jihad," the New York Police commissioner said.

‘The First Basket’ depicts journey from Ellis Island to shooting hoops

Published on October 30, 2008

Some still affectionately refer to the game that they and top coaches such as Red Sarachek and Red Auerbach developed -- emphasizing teamwork, crisp passing and defense -- as "Jew ball."

N.Y. nostalgia with an egg cream chaser

By Hank Rosenfeld
Published on October 9, 2008

"It's an attempt at a bit of nostalgia," said Abe Glazer (Haaren High School, '49) as he shuffled into a courtyard ringed with banners identifying high schools -- DeWitt Clinton, Erasmus Hall High, New Dorp -- where former bobby-soxers sat with Shofar hot dogs or lined up at a vintage Carvel Ice Cream cart as a sextet of alumni/musicians whomped out big band sounds.

A Graphic Anniversary

By Michael Aushenker
Published on July 10, 2003

"What the graphic novel has done is make it clear we're dealing with an art form," said Maggie Thompson, editor of Comics Buyer's Guide.

Bronx Gal No ‘Loser’

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on July 20, 2000

Only so much can be written about a Jewish girl from the Bronx, says writer-director Amy Heckerling. Only so many scripts can begin, "Interior. Candy Store - Queens."

A Bronx Tale

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on May 6, 1999

Like a box of candy, this numbered collection of memories and anecdotes is best eaten slowly, the better to digest each morsel.

The Editor’s Corner

Published on July 2, 1998

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