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Cindy Scarr recounts an untold story about the friendship and collaborative relationship between Jewish music stars Avraham Fried and Dedi Graucher. After me...

With the High Holidays upon us, the shofar's call this year feels more critical than ever, prompting deep reflection and action. Contributors from Lilith mag...

Daniel Tam-Claiborne reflects on his journey of cultural identity as a multiracial Asian American Jew. Feeling out of place in both his Jewish and Chinese he...

Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are," features monsters inspired by his Jewish aunts and uncles. Although the creatures were...

Chabad on Campus orchestrates an immense and heartwarming Shabbat dinner welcoming over 500 Jewish students. These Friday night gatherings are designed not o...

Rebecca Katz explores the whimsical yet profound concept of 'raising your Bubbe from the dead,' using it as a metaphor for keeping family traditions and Jewi...

In the aftermath of the traumatic events of October 7 and Israel's military response in Gaza, there is a strong call for revising the Yom Kippur liturgy to r...

Amid a bustling news cycle, key political developments include Mayor Eric Adams bowing out of the New York City mayoral race and former Governor Andrew Cuomo...

Kok boru, Kyrgyzstan's national sport, is a unique and intense game similar to rugby or polo, played on horseback using a headless goat as the "ball." The ar...

Yael Bar Tur, a co-host of the 'Ask a Jew' podcast, reflects on her past attitudes towards religious Jews while growing up in secular Tel Aviv. She describes...

Jewish food writer and celebrity chef Jake Cohen's latest cookbook, "Dinner Party Animal," emphasizes the joy and community-building aspect of dinner parties...

Britney Spears stirred engagement among her followers by posting a photo of Hasidic men playing chess, captioned with an appreciation for beards and tagging ...

Britney Spears recently posted a photo on Instagram featuring a group of Haredi men around a chessboard, captioned "I like the beard!!!" This led some, inclu...

The video explains the interconnected nature of the High Holiday season in Judaism, which spans from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur and culminates with Suk...

Chabad in Kathmandu is prominently featured in a podcast episode highlighting how they provide a safe haven for Jews traveling in Nepal, particularly in time...

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experience of navigating different prayer traditions as a Sephardic Jew in predominantly Ashkenazi settings. Growing accusto...

Peter Beinart explores the notion of accountability within Jewish traditions, particularly during the High Holy Days, when introspection and judgment are emp...

Open House New York Weekend 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse Jewish cultural, historical, and artistic sites across New York City. From ex...

Jesse Tisch's article reflects on the enduring impact of writers' archives, filled with personal letters, drafts, and memorabilia that offer insights into th...

This collection of letters from the Jewish Review of Books addresses diverse topics within Jewish life and thought. Joel Leeman and Eliezer Segal reflect on ...

Joshua Foer recounts the ambitious "Sukkah City" project, a design competition which he co-organized in Union Square, New York. The event challenged world-cl...

"Bad Shabbos," a comedy directed by Daniel Robbins, explores the chaos that ensues during a family Shabbat dinner when an accidental death occurs. The Gelfan...

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography "Philip Roth: Stung by Life" provides a fresh and insightful exploration of the celebrated and controversial Jewish-America...

In a world reeling from the events of October 7, rabbis have been thrust into the spotlight as spiritual guides navigating uncharted waters. Two recent works...

The 2013 exhibition at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem on "Herod the Great: The King's Final Journey" offered a nuanced exploration of the historical figure o...

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," offers a gripping account of his 491-day captivity by Hamas in Gaza following the attacks on Kibbutz Beeri in October 2023. ...

Jerusalem Holiday, a book by Sharon Ann Musher, delves into the life of Hadassah Kaplan, the daughter of renowned Jewish leader Mordecai Kaplan, during her s...

The Metropolitan Opera recently debuted an adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," to mixed emotions and a sense...

Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Secret of Secrets," ventures into Jewish mythology with the enigmatic Golem of Prague but lacks depth in its portrayal of Jewi...

Fall is the perfect time to explore a list of Jewish comfort reads curated to uplift and perhaps deepen one's connection to Jewish culture and spirituality, ...

Cary Gitter's debut novel, "Cammy Sitting Shiva," explores the nuanced and individualistic process of grieving through its protagonist, Cammy Adler. Although...

Etgar Keret's new collection, "Autocorrect," offers a series of surreal and speculative short stories that explore themes of human loneliness and the bizarre...

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Christian leader, numerous Orthodox Jewish institutions and leaders publicly mourned his death, h...

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, join us in preparing for the Jewish New Year with traditional activities and festive preparations. The video features a personal...

Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, has frequently embraced Jewish traditions with humor and respect. While not Jewish himself, Colbert has been known fo...

Jennifer Moses' short story collection, "You've Told Me Before," explores intricate Jewish worlds filled with relational conflicts, ranging from infidelity t...

The podcast discusses whether practicing yoga can be considered a form of idolatry from a Jewish perspective. This conversation is rooted in the complexities...

Liel Leibovitz explores the deep connection between the enduring optimism of New York Mets fans and the Jewish tradition of maintaining hope through adversit...

This year, the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks coinciding with Sukkot will be marked by the release of two scripted series on HBO Max and Param...

Amidst a climate of division and despair reported by the M Hope Study among Jewish communal professionals, Matt Fieldman finds his optimism rekindled through...

Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman celebrates his 80th birthday with a significant public concert at the Beacon Theater, performing his acclaimed klezmer work...

Cindy Scarr's article, coordinated by Michal Frischman, reflects on the themes of beginnings and endings, using personal anecdotes from a trip to Georgia and...

Cindy Scarr humorously navigates the chaos and unpredictable moments associated with preparing for Yom Tov, especially with the added complexity of children ...

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a consequential dialogue emerges about the intersection of politics, ideology, and media. Kirk, a vocal advocate...

Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner have named their newborn daughter Rae Florence Kushner, honoring Joshua's grandmother, a Holocaust survivor. Born just before...

Sharona presents a tantalizing recipe for orange-glazed London broil bites served atop a spicy jalapeño slaw, perfect for those times when meat isn't the mai...

Sharona presents a fusion recipe combining the flavors of sesame chicken with the classic format of spring rolls, appealing to all ages. The recipe features ...

Lemon Pepper Cauli Bites offers a flavorful, plant-based recipe perfect for sharing. Cauliflower and chickpeas are seasoned and roasted to a perfect char, th...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a fashionable impression during Rosh Hashanah services, wearing a Bukharian Jewish chapan, gifted by Ehran Gohari from Co...

Leah Koenig shares her experience of participating in Rooted: A Jewish Day of Service for the Earth, describing both the beauty and challenges of environment...