Steven SpielbergMy mother was a fantasist. Schindler’s List helped me understand who she really wasMax Friedman, the son of two Holocaust survivors, was reluctant to see Steven Spielberg’s film when it came out in 1993. But when he did, it changed his lifeBy Karen Glaser4 min read
Music‘Papa was a survivor. We knew nothing’: the story that inspired Jeannette Sorrell's musicAhead of a special concert, baroque ensemble Apollo’s Fire conductor recalls how her father hid a secret from his familyBy Jessica Duchen6 min read
FamilyWhat will we do without the kids?A child-free break in Marrakesh offered a glimpse into the futureBy Josh Howie3 min read
FamilyA bubbe's guide to PesachIt's a grandma's right to spoil the grandkids, especially at this time of yearBy Sally Feldman4 min read
AustriaAustria offers more than a passport to my daughter ViolaA teenage footballer has a chance to shine —thanks to her great-grandparentsBy Adam Baron3 min read
Dance The high-flying ballerina following in a family traditionSkylar Brandt is principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre - her grandfather made his name as a ballet dancer after migrating to Canada from PolandBy Joy Sable5 min read
BooksBook review: A Small Town in Ukraine and My Disappearing Uncle - takes on family historyThere is much to admire in these two richly illustrated books - and a deep complementarity between themBy Daniel Snowman3 min read
‘I’ve never had kids but I’m Nina’s bubbe’Francine White didn’t know how to be a step-gran, but she’s loving itBy Francine White4 min read||March 16, 2023 22:35
When being a bestselling author runs in the familyJonathan and Jesse Kellerman write books separately and together, often drawing on Jewish themesBy Jenni Frazer7 min read||March 16, 2023 16:09
Looking for the Needles on a cruise back in timeJo Kessel’s grandpa came to this country as a baby. Could a historic cruise and a newly digitised archive tell her more?By Jo Kessel8 min read||March 16, 2023 14:34
To help babies sleep, stop saying the ShemaChantelle Angel told a client to stop repeating the prayer as 'it just ended up stimulating the baby more'By Sandy Rashty2 min read||March 16, 2023 11:50
Schleps and the city: Why bar mitzvah prepping is like sorting a royal tourThe difference being there's more people to dress and fewer staff to helpBy Naomi Greenaway4 min read||March 10, 2023 12:49
Word up! The language quiz that has set celebrity tongues waggingNew game created by a Jewish designer taps into two very haimishe passions... and already has some famous fansBy Jenni Frazer2 min read||March 9, 2023 16:04
Fleishman is In Trouble TV review: Doctor dates amid mezuzahs and batmitzvahsJudaism’s almost a supporting character in this faithful but impressively visual recreation of bookBy Josh Howie2 min read||March 2, 2023 17:56
Close film review: Touching portrayal of a fracturing friendshipTender tale of two boys' bond features impressive performances from young actors in central rolesBy Linda Marric1 min read||March 2, 2023 17:52
The dad who wants a childcare revolutionMeet a father who says parents need to share their rolesBy Sandy Rashty5 min read||March 2, 2023 16:55
