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The author reflects on his changing perception of Woody Allen, noting a shift from the filmmaker's once-revered status to current cultural criticism. He reco...

Tablet magazine is launching a new podcast called Unorthodox, hosted by Mark Oppenheimer and featuring Liel Leibovitz and others. The podcast will provide a ...

The article reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Bikel, an iconic actor, activist, and Yiddishist who passed away at 91. Known for his intellectual an...

George Wein, a pioneering figure in the jazz festival world, was born in 1925 in a Jewish suburb of Newton, Massachusetts. Despite not being from a particula...

George Wein, co-founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, reflects on his extraordinary life in music from his upbringing as a Jewish-American kid to b...

The editors of Tablet Magazine have launched a new podcast, offering listeners an initial opportunity to explore their latest audio content.

The author reflects on the complex relationship with their mother, who struggled with mental illness and drug abuse before passing away. Despite the difficul...

The issue of taking selfies at Auschwitz is explored, highlighting the tension between modern tourism practices and the solemnity of Holocaust memorials. Whi...

Lev Berenshteyn, a Jewish refugee from Uzbekistan, has created a personal homage to the Statue of Liberty in his Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn yard. Teaming up wi...

The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoun...

Heaven Hill, a prominent independent spirits company based in Kentucky, is owned by the Jewish Shapira family, who have resided in the state for over a centu...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the feasibility of a peace initiative proposing two states, Palestine and Israel, with shared existence and n...

Fanny and Hilde tells the story of Fanny von Arnstein, a prominent figure in the turn-of-the-19th-century Jewish salon scene in Berlin and Vienna. Fanny, a m...

"Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia" by Peter Pomerantsev examines the blurred lines between reality and PR in c...

Season 3, episode 9 of "Orange Is the New Black" features a humorous yet thought-provoking exploration of who qualifies for kosher meals in prison, highlight...

Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on Seinfeld, discusses his recent Broadway endeavors and his lifelong association with his iconic...

Prof. Roberta Ronsethal Kwall's new book "The Myth of the Cultural Jew" explores the idea that even secular Jews have been influenced by Jewish legal traditi...

In Israel, the practice of changing or adopting Hebrew names for immigrants has shifted from being a tool of assimilation to a personal choice of autonomy an...

Ben Stiller honored his mother, Anne Meara, with a heartfelt tribute on social media after her passing at age 85. Meara, a prominent actress and comedienne, ...

Dr. Susan Nashman Fraiman, an art historian at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses her research on the development of candle-lighting practices, pa...

Professor Meir Amor, a Mizrahi activist and sociologist at Concordia University, discusses the Mizrahi struggle with host Gilad Halpern, shedding light on th...

Shavuot is likened to Jewish Mother-in-Laws Day as it celebrates the story of Ruth, the first convert to Judaism, who chose to stay with her mother-in-law, N...

Rugelach, the beloved rolled cookies filled with dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate, are actually an American invention rather than an Old World treat. The Eur...

Robert Siodmak, a German Jewish refugee, became a master of film noir after fleeing Nazi Germany and establishing his career in Hollywood. Known for his inno...

A member of a synagogue passed away by suicide, prompting the congregation to take turns sitting shmira, a Jewish ritual involving guarding the deceased befo...

Jason Alexander, famous for his role as George Costanza on 'Seinfeld,' re-recorded the character's iconic voicemail message for actress Kat Dennings. Denning...

Three Israeli friends have introduced a unique fusion of gastronomy and cultural diplomacy through their Shuka Truck, which offers the traditional Israeli di...

The text discusses three main topics: critiquing Shimon Peres for ties to a bank, exploring cultural conflicts in Israel, and pondering the celebration of In...

Michael Solomonov is transforming the availability of sophisticated Israeli cuisine in the United States through his acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant, Zahav...

In 1969, the New York Mets had a miraculous season, winning 100 games and the World Series, which some attributed to a series of unexpected events. The Mets'...

This article discusses the significance of I.L. Peretz, a prominent figure in modern Jewish literature who passed away 100 years ago. Peretz, a key writer in...

Maht Wells reflects on his experience attending an open audition for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" in Chicago during an exceptionally cold February mo...

The writer reflects on her complex relationship with her hair as a black woman, influenced by societal norms, family perspectives, and religious practices. G...

The 29th Annual Purim Ball at the Jewish Museum was a lively event attended by over 700 guests, raising $2 million. Notable honorees included Eugene and Emil...

The text provides humorous last-minute Purim costume ideas for children, offering creative and easy suggestions such as dressing up as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, S...

Leonard Nimoy, famous for his role as Mr. Spock in Star Trek, drew inspiration from his Jewish heritage to create Spock's iconic hand gesture, which mimics t...

"Aya," an Israeli short film directed by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun, grew from a simple daydream into an Oscar-nominated cinematic work. The film portrays ...

The discussion in "The Jumpin Hegemony Edition" covers several topics: (1) the reasons why Mizrahim tend to avoid affiliating with the political Left due to ...

Sarah Klegman and Elina Tilipman are the creative minds behind Challah Hub, a project dedicated to reinventing the classic Jewish bread, challah. Through the...

Ayn Rand, known for her staunch individualism and capitalist philosophy, demonstrated these values even in personal interactions with her family, as evidence...

In a podcast discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah examine the exaggerated rhetoric surrounding Israel's elections, questioning if such framing may lead to disa...

During a blizzard in the city, a yellow cab gets stuck in a huge snowpile, leaving the driver in despair. Passersby, including a cheerful group in festive ha...

In this personal essay, a convert to Judaism grapples with her love for Christmas traditions and how to navigate celebrating them while being Jewish. Despite...

The Matzoball, a popular party for Jewish singles held on Christmas Eve, began in 1987 by Andrew Rudnick as a way to bring together young Jewish professional...

In 1883, the contentious trefa banquet in Cincinnati celebrated the ordination of the first American Reform rabbis with a decidedly non-kosher menu, sparking...

Gil Marks, a renowned Jewish food scholar, passed away at 62 in Jerusalem. An ordained rabbi and prolific writer, his monumental work, "Encyclopedia of Jewis...

The reflections on Chanukah delve into the differences between Greek and Jewish modes of thinking, examining how the Greeks aimed to blur the distinction bet...

The Red Apple Rest was a beloved roadside restaurant in Southfields, N.Y., where travelers stopped on their way to the Catskills, serving over a million cust...

Ronnie Fein, a food writer and cookbook author from Stamford, CT, faced the challenge of creating a dish that would cater to both vegetarians and meat lovers...

Janna Gur, a prominent figure in Israeli culinary circles, has shifted her focus in her new cookbook "Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh" to tradition...