Daniel Stepel

Hey Bluesky, Our family's story begins here. Did Great-Great Grandpa serve in the War? Did he own a shop, or was he a horse thief? What's the oldest family story you've heard? Please feel free to share this with us. #Genealogy #JewishGenealogy #JewishHistory #OnThisDay

Make no mistake—there’s more to Trump’s immigration stance than meets the eye. Follow the money. Who stands to win the contracts? Then trace it back. Power talks. Money whispers. wapo.st/3OfarSk

Today in History — Dec 8, 1902 Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. joins the U.S. Supreme Court! We sure could use him today. #TodayInHistory #SCOTUS #OliverWendellHolmes #OnThisDay #LegalHistory

Vaudeville's Legacy: How It Shaped Modern Entertainment danstepel.com/2025/12/08/v...

Twenty separate entries for Trump in Epstein's Black Book confirm a level of familiarity far beyond a casual acquaintance. danstepel.com/2025/11/19/j...

I want everyone in the world to see this video. Is he a hero? Most would say yes, and I cannot argue with that. However, all he did was what we, as Jews, have been forced to do for thousands of years: fight when all we wanted was to live in peace. www.thejc.com/news/world/t...

The right is thrilled about Mamdani—not for his policies, but for the spectacle. His mere presence is a campaign ad: NYC elects its own caricature. Dems, as always, boxed themselves in. If he fails, he’ll be proof that progressives can’t govern. If he succeeds, it’s gulags behind Whole Foods.

Trump’s ambassador nominee struggles to explain antisemitic record in contentious Hill hearing jewishinsider.com/2025/10/amer...

Page 155 from Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book, Hey Donald Trump I can see your house from here.

In the heart of NYC once stood the Hebrew Orphan Asylum—a place of order, resilience, and unexpected warmth. More than a shelter, it was home to thousands of Jewish children. This isn’t just history—it’s about the lives shaped inside those walls. danstepel.com/2025/07/27/t...

The Texture of Folly: A Framing of a Yiddish Folk Tradition. #JewishGenealogy danstepel.com/2025/07/09/t...

More hidden gems for researchers focused on Ireland! #genealogy www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

On this day in 1949, Captain Video & His Video Rangers beamed onto DUMONT-TV — making history as television’s very first sci-fi series. The future started in black & white. 📺✨ #OnThisDay

On this day in 1984, Prince dropped Purple Rain. 25M+ copies sold. 2 Grammys. 1 Oscar. A genre-defying masterpiece that turned music into myth. What’s your favorite track from the album?

How much damage did Israel really do to Iran’s nuclear program? A top Israeli diplomat claims assassinations made it “almost impossible” for Iran to build a bomb. Others say: not so fast. Who’s right? 👇 www.timesofisrael.com/how-far-did-...

The Iranian Revolution: How a Theocracy Shook the Modern Middle East. #Iran #Israel

On this day in 1979, Supertramp’s Breakfast in America hit No. 1 on the US charts! 🥐🇺🇸 Featuring timeless tracks like Take the Long Way Home, the album became a prog-pop classic that still resonates. #OnThisDay #Supertramp #MusicHistory

Live Updates: U.S. Enters War With Iran, Bombing Key Nuclear Sites www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

U.S. warplanes carry out strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran #shavuatov www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

Yes, 16 billion passwords leaked online. No, it's not what you think. mashable.com/article/16-b...

We do not arrive here clean. We come trailing the dust of those who came before us. And in some very real sense, we are them. Their fears. Their recipes. Their missteps and their endurance. All of it, coiled up inside us like a tightly wound string.

Think Monopoly is all luck? Think again. Master the real strategies behind dominating the game board and crushing your competition. Read the blog and become a Monopoly mastermind: danstepel.com/2025/06/17/s... #BoardGames #Monopoly #StrategyTips

Trump’s Parade Called Off After Hegseth Accidentally Invites Houthi Rebels www.borowitzreport.com/p/trumps-par...

Israel Launches Attack on Iran as Tehran Scrambles Jets www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

An Exploration of Jewish Family Names #Genealogy #Findmyfather

What happened when Lyndon Johnson federalized the National Guard

On this day in 1973, Secretariat crushed the Belmont Stakes in a record-shattering 2:24, clinching the first Triple Crown in 25 years. Pure legend. #OTD #Secretariat #TripleCrown

FBI, Jewish security experts warn of uptick in antisemitic threats

Here are all the free movies you can watch at Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer. #NYC

How to Find Your Biological Father Without a Name: A DNA Journey to Belonging www.findingfamilies.co.uk/finding-my-b... #Genealogy #Adoption

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Discover how a quiet American neighborhood became the epicenter of an environmental catastrophe and a catalyst for political awakening.

The TACO Presidency Wall Street seems to have finally figured out Donald Trump—and it may be too late.

Attack on Jewish Man in Prospect Park Caught on Video

Live Updates: Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Harvard From Enrolling Foreign Students www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...

If you’ve ever chuckled at a Saturday Night Live sketch that made no linear sense, or watched a Tim & Eric routine and thought, “How did this get on air?”, you can probably thank Ernie Kovacs.

FREE DOUGHNUT ALERT Dough Doughnuts is handing out FREE doughnuts this week. #NYC Here’s how to score yours www.timeout.com/newyork/news...

On This Day: May 28, 1972 White House operatives — later known as the “plumbers” — carried out the first break-in at DNC headquarters in the Watergate Complex, installing listening devices. Watergate was an act that unraveled into one of American history's most significant political scandals.

Trade Crime Is Soaring, U.S. Firms Say, as Trump’s Tariffs Incentivize Fraud President Trump’s steep global tariffs have supercharged efforts to evade them. Some U.S. companies say the government is ill-equipped to keep up. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/b...

Harvey Swados, the Rebbe, and the Warning That Still Echoes. “Morgen in der fruh.”

Jamaica to NYC! Juici Patties — the legendary Jamaican patty chain — just landed in Brooklyn and the Bronx. This is the brand’s first U.S. move, and New Yorkers are hyped. ny.eater.com/2025/5/27/24...

An AI tool that lets future generations speak with Holocaust survivors has just been shortlisted for a top award — preserving voices that must never be forgotten.

On this day in 1967, EMI Records released The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in London and select markets in the UK

On this day in 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public — launched by President Chester A. Arthur and NY Governor Grover Cleveland. 🌉 A marvel of engineering, it connected Manhattan & Brooklyn for the first time. #OTD #BrooklynBridge #History

Big news, SoCal! The Pacific Coast Highway is officially reopening TODAY from LA to Malibu, just in time to kick off beach season. See you on the coast! www.timeout.com/los-angeles/...

Free DNA workshop offered to enhance genealogy research - WBIW

A Sold-Out NYC Jewish Food Mashup Event Is Releasing More Tickets Today

On this day in 1992, Johnny Carson took his final bow on The Tonight Show after 30 iconic years. No drama. No spotlight grab. Just class, comedy, and a quiet goodbye that felt like the end of an era. TV hasn’t been the same since. #JohnnyCarson #OTD