The Miriam Catalog and Repository

Welcome to NAJC

The purpose of the Miriam Catalog and Repository is to document the culture of North American Jews.

Who We Are

President NAJC
Alan Bailin, PhD, MLS

Professor of Library Services, Hofstra University

Treasurer
Ari Fridkis, MA, MSW

Rabbi, Temple of Universal Judaism

Secretary
Martha Kreisel, MA, MAH

Retired Associate Professor of Library Services, Hofstra University

Collection Director
Ann Grafstein, PhD, MLIS

Professor of Library Services, Hofstra University

 

Miriam Catalog and Repository

The purpose of the Miriam Catalog and Repository is to document the culture of North American Jews. North American Jewish Culture (NAJC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

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Done with gefilte dogs, Manischewitz launches a new look in time for Pesach: he kosher food titan is aiming for a more casual, welcoming brand
(The Forward, 2024-03-26) Grisar, PJ
Manischewitz, the most prominent manufacturer of kosher food sine 1888, has taken measures to broaden its appeal, both to a younger generation of Jews and to the broader community. “What we really were trying to do," according to the company's chief marketing officer, Shani Seidman, "is take the stuffiness out of this brand," Rolled out just prior to Passover 2024, a hallmark of this modernization project is the redesign of its famous matzoh box with a "retro-chic packaging." Click on the link to read the article.
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Richard Lewis’ life was not ‘from hell’
(The Forward, 2024-02-28) Grisar, PJ
An obituary for Richard Lewis, a comedian who did stand-up routines, and more recently, starred in the Mel Brooks film, "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," and most recently, appeared over the twelve seasons of Larry David's comedy series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Lewis died of Parkinson's Disease. Click on the link to read the article.
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Saidye Rosner Bronfman
(Canadian Encyclopedia, 2019-08) Raymond, Katrine
An article about philanthropist and art patron, Saidye Rosner Bronfman (1896-1995). Married to liquor magnate Samuel Bronfman, Saidye Bronfman was a generous supporter of charities and the arts. She organized the Montreal Jewish branch of the Quebec division of the Red Cross, for which she was awarded Order of the British Empire in 1943. In 1952, she and her husband founded the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation, which "gives grants to education, the arts, heritage preservation and Jewish community initiatives." The couple also made a significant contribution to the arts in Canada, founding the Saidye and Samuel Bronfman Collection of Canadian Art at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. In recognition of Sadyie Bronfman's passion for the arts, her children founded theater and arts complex, the Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts in 1967. Click on the link to read the article.
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Eydie Gorme obituary
(The Guardian, 2013-08-11) Sweeting, Adam
Obituary of Eydie Gormé, who died in 2013. Best known for her partnership with husband Steve Lawrence, as the team, Steve & Eydie, she also had a solo career. Their musical tradition dated back to the Big Band era, and they appeared on television, nightclubs, Las Vegas, and even on Broadway. Click on the link to read the obituary.
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Steve Lawrence, singer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
(NPR, 2024-03-07) Associated Press
Obituary for Steve Lawrence, who died on March 7, 2024. Lawrence's musical career spanned decades. Throughout much of his career, he was part of a team, Steve & Edie, with his wife and partner, Edie Gormé. The pair, appearing as Steve & Edie, were frequent guests on talk shows, clubs, in Las Vegas, Carnegie Hall, and Broadway. Click on the link to read the obituary..