Jewish American Heritage Month at Unpacked

Hank Greenberg: The Hebrew Hammer’s legacy of breaking barriers and inspiring pride

Beyond his legendary baseball career, Hank Greenberg was also a symbol of Jewish pride during a period marked by crisis and antisemitism.

Jewish-American journalist Evan Gershkovich’s fight for freedom in Russia, explained

The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia in March 2023 on unsubstantiated charges, and has been detained in a Russian prison ever since.

Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad to combat antisemitism and Jewish background

Everything we know about Grammy Award-winning singer and producer Jack Antonoff’s Jewish background

Like in the other parts of his life, Jack Antonoff is not shy about his Jewish identity.

Montana Tucker’s yellow ribbon for Israeli hostages at the Grammy Awards and Jewish background

The singer and social media influencer made a statement at the 2024 Grammys by wearing a giant yellow ribbon reading “Bring Them Home.”

Michael Rapaport’s Jewish background

The actor posts daily messages of solidarity with the Jewish state on social media and visited Israel in December.

Unpacking Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Jewish roots

Ruth Bader Ginsburg often reflected on the influence of her Jewish heritage on her career, emphasizing the Jewish tradition’s demand for justice.

How did Jewish pro baseball player Moe Berg become a CIA spy?

Is Mark Cuban Jewish?

While Cuban’s entrepreneurship is well-known, his Jewish identity also played a significant role in his life’s trajectory.

Why did American Jews smuggle guns into Palestine?

The Jewish history of Baskin-Robbins: How two Jewish entrepreneurs created an ice cream empire

Burt Baskin and and Irv Robbins’ continuously innovative approach laid the foundation for the brand’s enduring success.

Reuben and Rose Mattus: The Jewish immigrant success story behind Häagen-Dazs

“We made a name and created a meaning for it. It means ‘the best,’” Reuben Mattus proudly said of Häagen-Dazs.

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