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Motty Steinmetz has emerged as one of the foremost voices in Jewish and Hasidic music, renowned for his spiritual and emotive singing which bridges generatio...

In an impassioned essay by Jewish poet Ted Goldstein, a recent incident involving Coldplay's Chris Martin highlights persistent challenges of dehumanization ...

Elana Gomel's essay explores the contrasting ideas behind the Nazi concept of the Übermensch and the Jewish superhero, Superman. Created by Jewish writers Je...

Jimmy Donaldson, known as the YouTuber MrBeast, has reinvented philanthropy by integrating it into viral content aimed largely at Gen Z audiences. With the g...

In response to the tragic events of October 7, Israeli writer Hadassa Ben Ari has created a children's book, "The Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories for C...

September 2025 is a quieter month for Jewish-centric TV shows, coinciding with back-to-school and the High Holidays. Nevertheless, some series feature Jewish...

Penny Schwartz highlights a diverse selection of new children's books for the High Holidays that reflect cultural variety and the themes of renewal and hospi...

The Jewish calendar is celebrated not merely as a timekeeper but as a vessel preserving Jewish religious practice, history, and culture across the ages. When...

The new Jellycat toy, a plush version of the iconic black and white cookie, has become an unexpected symbol of Jewish culture. While the origin of the black ...

"A Season of Forgiveness and Teshuvah" explores the themes of reflection, repentance, and reconciliation central to the Jewish High Holy Days. It emphasizes ...

Maya Arad's novel "Happy New Years" explores the life and growth of Leah Moskovich Zuckerman through an engaging epistolary format. As Leah writes annual Ros...

Turkish authorities canceled a concert by French-Algerian Jewish singer Enrico Macias due to his support for Israel, citing intense calls for protests. Macia...

Tatte Caf and Bakery, an Israeli-inspired chain known for its distinctive ambience and Middle Eastern culinary offerings, is expanding into New York City wit...

"Long Story Short," an animated Netflix series from Raphael Bob-Waksberg of "BoJack Horseman" fame, revitalizes Jewish stereotypes through its characters, dr...

Kveller provides a comprehensive guide for hosting Rosh Hashanah, perfect for all levels of experience in entertaining. Their free 16-page mini-magazine offe...

The episode reflects on the enduring popularity of a 47-year-old children's songbook from Israel, examining how it mirrors societal changes over the decades....

The editorial team at Jewish Currents fields reader questions on complex cultural and political topics, exploring Jewish identity and community sustainabilit...

Comme Il Faut, an Israeli fashion brand, launched a social media campaign featuring Israeli chefs and restaurateurs, protesting the alleged starvation of civ...

Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious relationship between the Charedi community and the broader Jewish society, specifically their refusal to serve in the...

Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Austin Butler star in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," which features a unique portrayal of Yiddish-speaking...

Israeli fashion brand Comme Il Faut has initiated a controversial campaign highlighting the alleged starvation of civilians in Gaza, featuring prominent Isra...

The Lost Shtetl Museum, inaugurated in 2025 in eduva, Lithuania, stands as a poignant tribute to the once-thriving Jewish community of this former shtetl, wh...

The article discusses the complex identity challenges faced by LGBTQ Jews, particularly the prejudice they experience both for their sexual orientation and t...

Lilith magazine is calling for entries in its Annual Fiction Contest, inviting short stories up to 3,000 words from Jewish feminist writers. The contest seek...

The latest episode discusses the absurdity of the Trump-is-dead rumors that swept through social media and were picked up by some mainstream outlets, highlig...

"One Day in October: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories" by Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach is a compelling book that encapsulates the narratives of 40 individuals in...

Tzlil Berko critiques the trend of casting actors who do not fit the historical ethnic identity of their roles, specifically addressing the idea of casting a...

Tablet Magazine's September 2025 print edition offers a collection of insightful articles and essays exploring contemporary Jewish life, culture, and politic...

Coldplay's Chris Martin stirred controversy during a London concert when addressing Israeli fans in the audience, offering them equal recognition as humans a...

In Beverly Hills, a debate erupted over flying the Israeli flag during Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the complexities of its symbolism. Initia...

Renata Firestone reflects on how transitioning from a Jewish day school to a diverse public high school in New York enhanced her Jewish identity. While appre...

Google's new Preferred Sources tool allows users to prioritize news from trusted publishers like The Forward in their search results. By selecting The Forwar...

Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has adopted a strategy that mirrors Donald Trump's use of social media, memes, and mockery to gain attention and su...

Many parents face the challenge of early morning wake-ups and often resort to screens as a quick fix to buy some extra rest. However, experts warn that habit...

Cindy Scarr explores the emotional turmoil a mother, reflecting on her responsibility and its limits, experiences when confronting her teenage daughter's per...

Musician Deborah Conway and editor Tamar Paluch discuss the surge of antisemitism in Australia following the October 7 attacks, and their response through th...

Ivy Eisenberg shares her humorous journey from a child disappointed by not receiving a miniature Torah in Hebrew school to reclaiming Jewish learning as an a...

Nancy Spielberg, a Shabbat observant film producer and sister of Steven Spielberg, reflects on the impact of witnessing uncensored footage from the October 7...

Natan Slifkin discusses a controversial Palestinian coloring book, emphasizing its unique approach of integrating flora and fauna significant to Palestinian ...

A new graphic novel, "A Tale of Two Surrogates: A Graphic Narrative on Assisted Reproduction," co-authored by Israeli anthropologist Elly Teman and American ...

Faced with the geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran, Persian Jews like Arielle Nir Mamiye and Nicole Dayani find solace in their culinary heritage, u...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the challenging transition into motherhood, highlighting the unexpected demands and responsibilities that accompany caring for a newb...

Carole King's groundbreaking 1971 album "Tapestry" revolutionized the singer-songwriter movement, providing a voice for many during a turbulent American era....

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the intrinsic relationship between Jews and the land of Israel, positing that this connection is vital for Jewish identi...

Steven Gotlib reviews Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's book, "For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today," which addresses contemporary challenges facing the Jewi...

Alana Newhouse addresses the baseless claims and conspiracy theories thrown her way due to sharing a last name with the renowned publishing family. She addre...

Future of Jewish, a platform dedicated to fostering deep understanding of Judaism, Israel, and related global issues, has temporarily removed its paywalls to...

Natan Slifkin's article addresses a disturbing call for genocide by Palestinian-American author Susan Abulhawa, highlighting the paradox of a human rights ac...

Joshua Prager recounts an episode from 2001 when he was inadvertently caught on national television attending a Yankees game on Shabbat, despite not yet disc...

The article delves into the experience and broader appeal of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest observed by Jews, emphasizing that it offers benefits even to non-...