In this bonus episode, we visit the archives of A Bintel Brief, listening to the questions of Yiddish-speaking Jewish immigrants and first generation Americans. These letters written to The Forward's advice column offer a glimpse into the anxieties and aspirations of Eastern European Jews in early 20th century New York City.

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Jordan Gass-Poore’ is an investigative journalist and podcast producer who is the co-founder of Local Switchboard NYC, a women-led local news podcast covering New York City’s five boroughs.

Arielle Nissenblatt is an audio producer and  ...