Remembering ‘Aunt Bertie,’ the longest-serving Jewish staffer in White House history Bertha Reynolds, nee Hurwitz, served as a secretary under three presidents. An auction of her memorabilia is a window into another era.
The Jewish dressmaker FDR turned away A new exhibit showcases the fashions of Hedy Strnad, who despite her dressmaking skills was denied a visa to America during World War II.
Israelis snag top prizes at National Jewish Book Awards Authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and Ari Shavit were among the winners of the 2013 National Jewish Book Awards.
