Food Review: Stuffed Grape Leaves

Food Review: Stuffed Grape Leaves

We ate stuffed grape leaves when Dr. Dickerson brought in Middle Eastern food, specifically Syrian. I thought the textures were very good, as the grape leaf had a certain crunch while the rice and spices inside provided a softer texture. The flavoring was salty and...
Movie Review: “Refusenik”

Movie Review: “Refusenik”

The movie “Refusenik” created by Laura Bialis in 2007 illustrates the struggles of Jews in the Soviet Union trying to leave their country in the 1960s and 70s. By definition, Refusenik means “a person who refuses to follow orders or obey the...
Herring Food Review: Brighton Beach

Herring Food Review: Brighton Beach

As an appetizer at Tatiana Grill in Brighton Beach, they served Herring. It said three pieces, so I expected three pieces, but not one piece cut up into three small parts. I then tried to eat it and was very surprised to taste bones in my mouth! I reluctantly finished...
Immigrant Story

Immigrant Story

This interview is between my grandmother’s cousin, Theresa, and my great-great-grandmother, Rose. Rose first came to America in 1895 and is interviewed in 1976. Rose speaks about her experiences making trips back and forth from Italy before finally immigrating...