Welcome to Old Jewish Men

In this short feature, the team behind Old Jewish Men speaks with 93-year-old New Yorker Beverly about her decades living in the city. The conversation covers her long-time apartment rent, her favorite age, and humorous reflections on getting older.

Beverly also touches on her past work selling guitars, including a memorable connection to Bob Dylan, before offering her insights on longevity.

Key takeaways

• 93-year-old Beverly reflects on living in New York City for over 90 years.
• A lighthearted discussion on NYC rent control and apartment costs.
• Beverly shares career highlights from selling guitars to music legends.

Highlights

• 0:00 — Meeting 93-Year-Old Beverly
• 0:13 — Guessing NYC Rent Control Prices
• 0:30 — Reflecting on Favorite Ages
• 0:44 — Selling Guitars and Bob Dylan

00:00:00 Video introduction
00:00:15 Dating preferences
00:00:33 Fashion and recommendations
00:00:42 Commentary on online trends

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