About the Author

Jack Wertheimer

Jack Wertheimer is provost and professor of American Jewish history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. His recent contributions to Commentary include “The Rabbi Crisis” (May 2003) and “Jewish Security & Jewish Interests” (October 2004).

Jews and the Jewish Birthrate

Jews and the Jewish Birthrate

by Jack Wertheimer

Low fertility and high intermarriage are pushing American Jewry toward extinction.

Louis Armstrong and the Jewish Family

Louis Armstrong and the Jewish Family

In the Heights: 6 Jewish Facts about Washington Heights

In the Heights: 6 Jewish Facts about Washington Heights

What I’m Learning about Almost Dying

What I’m Learning about Almost Dying

How Can the Relationship Be Wrong When It Feels So Right?

How Can the Relationship Be Wrong When It Feels So Right?

The Power of a Song

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The Power of a Song