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Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, is revealed to be the biological father of children with former New York Councilmember Melinda Katz, news that ...

Moishe Rosen, originally Martin Rosen, founded the controversial organization Jews for Jesus, a group focusing on converting Jews to Christianity by leveragi...

The text reflects a young woman's experience during Passover, where expectations of the Messiah's arrival were heightened due to world events and family disc...

In an engaging narrative, Ben Rubin shares his experience of celebrating Purim in a small Brazilian village near Recife by adapting the traditional Jewish ha...

The text is a deeply personal reflection on the author's experience of losing their mother to brain cancer. The author describes their strong bond with their...

In "Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition," Marni Davis explores the complex relationship between American Jews and the alcohol industr...

The author reflects on his journey of exploring Judaism through relationships with Jewish partners, experiencing Jewish customs, and attending religious serv...

The writer reflects on their journey from being an atheist with a lingering belief in God to facing the paradox after reading Christopher Hitchens' book. The...

For Jewish individuals, Christmas is often not celebrated as a religious holiday but rather as a time to partake in activities like going to the movies and e...

The text conveys a poignant and personal story about the author's father facing terminal cancer and the decision-making process for treatment options. Despit...

Academic oncologists in Israel who trained in the U.S. cherish the Thanksgiving celebrations they experienced there, prompting a new tradition of "seudat-hod...

The author recounts a family trip to Disneyland Paris with humorous anecdotes and reflections. He describes trying to cheer up his son who was unenthusiastic...

Folk singer Jill Sobule, who identifies as Jewish, has released a song critiquing the trend of overly revealing Halloween costumes, particularly among both a...

In a departure from the usual Jewish-centric content, Alice Gregory, a non-Jewish writer, shares her perspective on New York Jews in Tablet Magazine. She fir...

The text discusses the author's upbringing in a wealthy, secular California community with little connection to Jewish identity, but a strong attraction to J...

Jeffrey Shandler explores the unique responses of American Hasidic communities to the September 11 attacks, highlighting how these events reinforced rather t...

Babka, a cherished Jewish comfort food, is explored here from its Eastern European roots to its American chocolate-fueled transformation. Traditionally made ...

Michael Levy discusses his experiences living in rural China as a Jewish Peace Corps volunteer, highlighting the challenges of balancing his Jewish identity ...

The text discusses the joys of summer produce, particularly fresh tomatoes, and various ways to cook and preserve them in dishes like Moroccan Jewish tomato ...

In this analysis of "Captain America: The First Avenger," John Semley explores the film's portrayal of American interventionism, embodied in the character of...

In "My Call From Columbo," Sheldon Catz reflects on his unique interaction with Peter Falk, the iconic actor who portrayed Lt. Columbo. Catz, who founded The...

In a critical piece, author Elana Sztokman reflects on Naomi Wolf's trajectory from her groundbreaking feminist work in "The Beauty Myth" to her more recent ...

The author expresses reluctance towards social gatherings like barbecues, proposing the idea of a holiday called "Fuck-Off Day" where everyone stays home. De...

The article examines a study by Noah Leavitt and Helen Kim on Asian-Jewish intermarriages and their influence on raising Jewish children. Conducted through i...

Kosher whisky tourism is becoming increasingly popular as Jewish groups seek out Scottish distilleries, such as Glenmorangie, which are now getting kosher ce...

A new sound installation titled "Are We There Yet?" at the Contemporary Jewish Museum's Yud Gallery in San Francisco embodies the Jewish tradition of inquiry...

Dan Friedman explores five whiskies, ideal for Purim celebrations, highlighting recent certifications by the Orthodox Union (OU) of Glenmorangie and Ardbeg S...

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time." He satirically presents scenarios such as ultra-Orthodo...

Nick Kazan's play, "Mlle. God," explores themes of betrayal and loyalty through its plot, reflecting an indirect connection to Kazan's father, director Elia ...

The article reflects on the legacy of Solomon Mikhoels, a prominent Yiddish actor and director, during a commemoration event at YIVO. It explores Mikhoels' 1...

In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript...

Ken Krimstein, the author of 'Kvetch As Kvetch Can: Jewish Cartoons,' shares insights into the world of Jewish cartooning. Drawing from his personal experien...

The article discusses the deep connection between American Jews and Chinese food, noting that Chinese cuisine is highly popular among American Jews, even mor...

A humorous anecdote by Etgar Keret describes his son, Lev, wanting to light Hanukkah candles at age 5, but escalating to wanting to burn things like the Macc...

Miriam Wosk, a notable illustrator and multimedia artist, left a significant mark with her feminist-focused artwork, most famously the cover art for the inau...

The relocation and expansion of the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) to a prestigious site on Independence Mall in Philadelphia mark a sign...

Israeli Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz has completed a 45-year project by releasing a new Hebrew translation of the Talmud, starting in 1965 and working to make the a...

The author shares a conflicted encounter with another Jewish parent at his son's school, whom he deeply despises for perceived negative traits that mirror an...

Bizarre yet intriguing, a Seattle-based company known for its kosher and vegetarian bacon-flavored products commissioned a statue of actor Kevin Bacon made f...

Anika Smulovitz, a silversmith and associate professor at Boise State University, brings a profound exploration of Jewish ritual objects through her art in J...

"On the Bookshelf" expresses contrition for overlooking various Jewish books and seeks atonement by highlighting several notable works published in 2010. Thi...

Paul Rudd, the beloved actor known for his humorous roles, has garnered attention with a video related to a bat mitzvah making waves online. The video has be...

In "Up in Smoke," Shalom Auslander humorously recounts a surreal encounter with an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who informs him that he is no longer considered Jewis...

Before achieving fame in film and television, Paul Rudd charmingly emceed Gabrielle Birkner's bat mitzvah in 1992. During his time working the L.A. bar and b...

The author reflects on the religious experience he feels while watching sports, particularly soccer, drawing parallels between sports events and miracles in ...

Leah Koenig's interview with the Moskowitz family traces the fascinating journey of their cheese importing company, Larkin. Beginning with Ben Moskowitz, an ...

Steve Almond responds to a question in the Bintel Brief about visiting friends with a potential bedbug infestation. He advises getting clear information abou...

Tim Blake Nelson's film "Leaves of Grass," inspired by Walt Whitman's poetry, explores themes of identity and societal stereotypes through the tale of identi...

Chef Daniel Boulud, known for his Michelin-starred restaurant Daniel, offers a Passover recipe inspired by Hanukkah traditions: potato latkes topped with smo...

Hadag Nahash, a renowned Israeli hip-hop group, continues to lead the charts with their latest release, an album titled "6," which creatively explores genres...