Essays · August 24, 2025

During a month in Harlem, I became fascinated by the neighborhood’s storefront churches. Some occupied former shops, others appeared to meet in homes, and many belonged to congregations I’d never heard of. What began as a photo safari led to a deeper story about migration, community, and the making of Harlem.

Galleries · August 10, 2025

A Fifth Avenue mansion-turned-exhibition-machine, the Jewish Museum uses art to explore Jewish identity across time. From Dutch Golden Age takes on Esther to Ben Shahn’s blunt social commentary, the result isn’t a linear timeline—it’s a conversation that moves between history, politics, and lived experience.

Dispatches · April 25, 2024

"Anzac Day" is Australian for "Memorial Day," though there are some differences, including a game called "two-up." They also make better memorials.

Essays · June 15, 2023

People think that Hungarian is hard to learn. But with a modicum of knowledge about the language, you'll be communicating like a pro.

Postcards · May 30, 2023

Rick and I had a little at-home Unicum tasting yesterday. Unicum is the “national drink of Hungary,” a potent herbal liqueur that doubles as a hilarious prank to pull on unsuspecting tourists...