Jewish Authors & Literature
The Holocaust survivor wrote Night, a memoir that has become one of the most powerful accounts of the Shoah
Oy, who is Elie Wiesel?
This Hall of Fame pitcher refused to play Game 1 of the 1965 World Series on Yom Kippur.
Oy, who is Sandy Koufax?
Midge Maisel and her family are members of this Jewish denomination in New York.
OY, what is Reform Judaism?
This singer-songwriter of The Velvet Underground was born Lewis Allan Reed.
OY, who is Lou Reed
In 2013, Thanksgiving coincided with this Jewish holiday, leading to the nickname “Thanksgivukkah.”
OY, what is Hanukkah?
This Nobel Prize-Winning Yiddish author wrote The Family Moskat and Enemies, A Love story
Who is Isaac Bashevis Singer?
Known as the “Hebrew Hammer,” this slugger won the 2007 NL Rookie of the Year.
Oy, who is Ryan Braun?
Midge’s father, Abe Weissman, often debates Jewish intellectual life at this Ivy League university.
OY, what is Columbia University?
This Simon & Garfunkel member grew up singing in synagogue choirs
OY, who is Art Garfunkel?
Passover often overlaps with this Christian holiday that also celebrates themes of rebirth and renewal.
What is Easter?
This Czech-born writer of The Trial and The Metamorphosis is often associated with themes of alienation and bureaucracy.
Oy, who is Franz Kafka?
This Detroit Tigers star hit 58 home runs in 1938, a record at the time.
OY, who is Hank Greenberg?
Midge’s mother, Rose, insists on maintaining this Jewish tradition of matchmaking.
OY, what is arranged marriage?
This KISS frontman, born Chaim Witz in Israel, is known for his tongue and fire-breathing.
OY, who is Gene Simmons?
Hanukkah and this Christian holiday both involve gift-giving and festive lights in December.
What is Christmas?
This American novelist shocked readers with Portnoy’s Complaint, exploring Jewish identity and sexuality.
Oy, who is Philip Roth?
This All-Star infielder was nicknamed “Youk” and played for the Boston Red Sox.
Oy, who is Kevin Youkilis?
Midge’s comedy style is compared to this Jewish vaudeville tradition.
OY, what is Borscht Belt humor?
This Van Halen frontman nicknamed "Diamond Dave" is Jewish on both sides of his family.
OY, who is David Lee Roth?
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, occasionally falls near this American civic holiday honoring workers.
OY my back Hoits! What is Labor Day?
This diarist, hiding in Amsterdam during WWII, left behind one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust.
Oy, who is Anne Frank?
This Houston Astros third baseman helped win the 2017 World Series.
OY, who is Alex Bregman?
This Jewish Catskills resort is featured in Season 2.
OY, what is Steiner’s Resort?
This YES guitarist from South Africa blended Jewish melodies into progressive rock.
OY, who is Trevor Rabin
Purim, a joyous Jewish holiday with costumes and celebration, sometimes overlaps with this American tradition of dressing up.
OY What is Halloween?