
Austin Albanese Rediscovers a Lost Jewish Past in Small-Town Ohio
He grew up Christian. Now he’s sleeping in the synagogue that sparked his conversion. Growing up in Lancaster, Ohio, Austin Albanese never saw any signs of Jewish life, no synagogue, no visible community. But everything changed when he noticed a

Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97
Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97 The world bids farewell to Tom Lehrer, the legendary satirical songwriter and mathematician, who passed away at the age of 97. Known for his razor-sharp wit and

Grossinger’s iconic rye bread rises again, and won’t require a Catskills trip to obtain
Grossinger’s iconic rye bread rises again — and won’t require a Catskills trip to obtain After decades of absence, the beloved rye bread once served at the famed Grossinger’s resort is making a celebrated comeback, this time, no Catskills road

Hulk Hogan, wrestling icon and pop culture giant, dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, wrestling icon and pop culture giant, dies at 71 Terry Gene Bollea, known to millions around the world as Hulk Hogan, has passed away at the age of 71, according to multiple media reports. A towering figure in

Meta Introduces Instagram Legacy Contact Feature in Israel Following New Digital Inheritance Law
Meta Introduces Instagram Legacy Contact Feature in Israel Following New Digital Inheritance Law In a landmark move, Instagram has introduced its legacy contact feature in Israel for the first time, allowing users to choose someone they trust to manage their

What’s Happening With Forgiveness For Student Loans On Income-Based Repayment Plans?
What’s Happening With Forgiveness For Student Loans On Income-Based Repayment Plans? Millions of Americans hoping for student loan relief have been watching the Biden administration’s moves closely, especially those on Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. While some recent headlines have fueled