Jewish Review of Books
Visiting the Graves of the Righteous: Inns of Molten Blue
15 Jul
Amidst the tense ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, hundreds of Hasidic Jews gathered at the grave of Rav Ashi on Mount Shinan, a site symbolically sign...
15 Jul
Jewish Review of Books
Sorry, No More Borscht
15 Jul
Jeremy Dauber examines the Jewish roots and broad cultural influence of MAD magazine through a collection of essays edited by David Mikics. Initially launche...
15 Jul
Jewish Review of Books
Diaspora Scrapbook
15 Jul
Melting Point, written by British Rachel Cockerell, presents a layered family history that delves into the randomness of Jewish existence in the 20th century...
15 Jul
Jewish Review of Books
Haunted Heritage
15 Jul
"Haunted Heritage" explores the unique place of Jewish country houses within British and European heritage, tracing their complex history through a lavishly ...
15 Jul
Jewish Review of Books
Story Evades Cogitation: An Interview with Cynthia Ozick
15 Jul
In an insightful interview, Abraham Socher engages with renowned author Cynthia Ozick to explore her prolific writing career and her new collection, "In a Ye...
15 Jul
Future of Jewish
The Hardest Jewish Lesson I’m Teaching My Children
15 Jul
Mijal Bitton, a scholar and spiritual leader, reflects on the complex challenge of instilling in her children an unwavering Jewish identity amidst an increas...
15 Jul
Mishpacha
Dorito-Crusted Tilapia with Sweet Chili Sauce
15 Jul
Dorito-Crusted Tilapia with Sweet Chili Sauce presents a creative and flavorful approach to preparing fish, making it a fun and kid-friendly meal option. It ...
15 Jul
Mishpacha
Loaded Middle Eastern Pizza
15 Jul
Loaded Middle Eastern Pizza is an inventive recipe combining traditional Middle Eastern flavors on a pizza base. The dish features toppings such as hummus, z...
15 Jul
Mishpacha
Spinach-Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
15 Jul
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious dish with this Spinach-Broccoli Cheddar Pasta recipe, offering a creamy, flavorful, and cheesy meal perfect for summer. Idea...
15 Jul
Mishpacha
Crispy Tuna Sliders
15 Jul
Crispy Tuna Sliders offer a mouthwatering twist on traditional tuna dishes by marrying store-bought tuna with a satisfying crispy coating, making it appealin...
15 Jul
Tablet
Shabbat Is Not a Party
15 Jul
Shabbat practices among younger Jews, like those experienced by Emily, a millennial in Manhattan, reflect a trend towards social gatherings in lieu of tradit...
15 Jul
Tablet
Baseball’s Jewish All-Stars
15 Jul
The article traces the history of Jewish players in Major League Baseball's All-Star Games since its inception in 1933. With 22 Jewish athletes selected as A...
15 Jul
JTA
Woodstock, but make it Orthodox: A Jewish music festival comes to the Catskills
14 Jul
An Orthodox Jewish music festival named Yamim Baim will take place at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York, echoing the legacy of the ic...
14 Jul
Forward
A Jewish pitcher was tapped to start the MLB All-Star game. In a menschy move, he gave it up.
14 Jul
Max Fried, the New York Yankees pitcher, made a notable gesture ahead of the MLB All-Star game. Although he was a top candidate to start due to an impressive...
14 Jul
Jewish Action
You’ve Got Mail!: 10 Fun and Simple Ways to Make a Camper’s Day
14 Jul
Receiving mail at summer camp is an unparalleled joy for campers, as Sari Kopitnikoff reminisces in her article offering ten creative and quick ideas to make...
14 Jul
Kveller
Elmo Has Always Been a Jewish Ally
14 Jul
Elmo’s Twitter account was recently hacked with antisemitic and racist content, causing outrage among fans who cherish his role as a Jewish ally on Sesame St...
14 Jul
Forward
Does the ‘Superman’ twist ruin his Jewish roots?
14 Jul
In the latest Superman film by James Gunn, a twist introduces a controversial reinterpretation of Superman's origins that challenges his long-standing associ...
14 Jul
Kveller
Barbara Walters Hated Gilda Radner’s ‘SNL’ Impression of Her
14 Jul
Gilda Radner's iconic "Baba Wawa" impression on Saturday Night Live became a memorable part of comedy history. However, the subject of the parody, esteemed j...
14 Jul
Forward
Elmo went on an antisemitic tirade — and it strangely isn’t the first time
14 Jul
In a concerning turn of events, the social media account linked to the beloved Sesame Street character, Elmo, was used to disseminate antisemitic messages. T...
14 Jul
The Beinart Notebook
Zohran Mamdani Didn’t Lie on His College Application
14 Jul
Zohran Mamdani's identity complexities are explored through his family's history, which spans from South Asian roots in Uganda to political activism in his f...
14 Jul
JTA
Jewish ice creams and frozen treats to try in NYC this summer
14 Jul
Exploring New York City's summer delights, this list highlights a selection of ice creams and frozen treats infused with Jewish flavors and inspirations. Fro...
14 Jul
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Michael Oren: 'We are living in biblical times'
14 Jul
Michael Oren views Israel as a flawed yet heroic nation, grappling with both external threats and internal challenges. His discussion focuses on Israel's mil...
14 Jul
Rationalist Judaism
Adventures in Exotica
14 Jul
Natan Slifkin shares the intense experiences involved in preparing exotic kosher feasts for the Biblical Museum of Natural History. Each event, marked by log...
14 Jul
Tablet
The Death of Cool
14 Jul
David Samuels reflects on the erosion of "cool" as a cultural concept and its diminished relevance in today's digital age. The once revered icons like Bob Dy...
14 Jul
Sonya's Prep
A Summer Night in Our Orthodox Jewish Home | Simple Dinners, Wig Styling & Overnight Challah Tips
13 Jul
Join a glimpse into the everyday life of an Orthodox Jewish family as they navigate a delightful summer evening filled with family activities and homemaking ...
13 Jul
Future of Jewish
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13 Jul
Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and Jewish culture, is appealing for financial support to continue o...
13 Jul
Forward
A cholent crisis? Rabbi’s ruling against Shabbat stew on Thursday nights briefly roils Israel
11 Jul
A recent ruling by prominent haredi Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein suggesting the inappropriateness of eating cholent outside of Shabbat has stirred debate in Is...
11 Jul
Forward
This Jazz Age nightclub launched Rudy Vallée, silenced a Jewish tenor — and hosted boozy prohibition soirées with Amelia Earhart
11 Jul
During the Jazz Age, New York's Heigh-Ho Club became a notable, if often controversial, hotspot due to its themed ambiance and unusual personalities behind i...
11 Jul
Chabad.org
Episode #27: Pinchas
11 Jul
In this engaging episode of "Your Jewish Week," Rabbi Dovi Paltiel delves into the weekly Torah portion of Pinchas, exploring themes of leadership, zealotry,...
11 Jul
Kveller
David Corenswet Makes History As the First Jewish Superman
11 Jul
David Corenswet, the new face of Superman, marks a significant milestone as the first Jewish actor to embody the iconic superhero, deeply connected to Jewish...
11 Jul
Moment
Grok Goes Off, Brin v. UN, Teachers Flunk ADL + More
11 Jul
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has sparked controversy due to making antisemitic statements, accusing individuals with Jewish surnames of participating in anti-...
11 Jul
Forward
'If Yiddish isn't safe at Brandeis, where is it safe?'
11 Jul
Brandeis University, a historically Jewish institution known for its strong Jewish studies, is set to suspend its Yiddish program due to financial concerns a...
11 Jul
JTA
A cholent crisis? Rabbi’s ruling against Shabbat stew on Thursday nights briefly roils Israel
11 Jul
The article discusses a minor upheaval resulting from a recent ruling by Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein, which suggested that eating cholent, the traditional Ash...
11 Jul
eJewishPhilanthropy
When the mishlachat arrived: The unplanned magic of Jewish peoplehood
11 Jul
At Camp Yavneh, a spontaneous event unfolded that exemplified the essence of Jewish peoplehood. When the camp's annual mishlachat—Israeli emissaries—arrived ...
11 Jul
Forward
The cantors who captivated Hasidic rebbes
11 Jul
Cantors, once celebrated within the secluded Hasidic courts of Europe, became cultural icons with remarkable influence in America. This historical developmen...
11 Jul
JTA
He’s back: Larry David teams up with the Obamas to create new TV comedy series about American history
10 Jul
Larry David, known for infusing Jewish humor into mainstream television through "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is back with a new TV project in partnership with Bar...
10 Jul
JTA
The Jewish women who made Grossinger’s Catskill Resort famous are the subjects of a new TV show
10 Jul
A new television series titled "The Mountains" is set to delve into the history of Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, an iconic Borscht Belt hotel famed for ...
10 Jul
Forward
Disney fixed a messianic necklace, but there’s still work to do on Jewish representation, says advocate
10 Jul
Disney has corrected a depiction issue in the Mickey Mouse Funhouse episode "Nochebuena at the Funhouse / Hanukkah at Hilda's," where a character initially w...
10 Jul
Kveller
All the Jewish Reasons to Watch Lena Dunham’s New Show ‘Too Much’
10 Jul
Lena Dunham's new show "Too Much," now streaming on Netflix, offers a delightful blend of humor and Jewish culture. Set in London, the series follows Jewish ...
10 Jul
JTA
Ari’el Stachel, an ‘Arab Jewish’ actor with a Tony Award, has a message about antisemitism for Zohran Mamdani
10 Jul
Ariel Stachel, a Tony Award-winning actor known for his role in "The Band's Visit," is using his complex identity as a Yemenite, Israeli, Ashkenazi Jewish Am...
10 Jul
Forward
Yiddish California cultural center plans move to La Paz, Mexico
10 Jul
The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is moving its cultural center, Yiddishland California, from La Jolla, California, to La ...
10 Jul
Kveller
Max Greenfield, Abbi Jacobson, Paul Reiser to Star in Jewish Netflix Show from Creator of ‘BoJack Horseman’
10 Jul
The upcoming Netflix animated series "Long Story Short," created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the mind behind "BoJack Horseman," offers a fresh, genuinely Jewish...
10 Jul
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Identity Crisis of Young American Jews
10 Jul
The article explores the growing identity crisis among young American Jews, who increasingly question the pro-Israel ideologies they were raised with. Influe...
10 Jul
Forward
‘Jaws’ has been secretly Jewish for half a century
10 Jul
Steven Spielberg's "Jaws," celebrating its 50th anniversary, holds more Jewish elements than initially perceived. An unexpected discovery in a new documentar...
10 Jul
Forward
Mazel to the power of Tov — my lifelong friendship with Richard Greenberg
10 Jul
Celebrating their lifelong friendship, Amy Gottlieb recounts her relationship with the celebrated playwright Richard Greenberg, offering glimpses into their ...
10 Jul
On the Nose
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Brad Lander’s Campaign of Solidarity
10 Jul
The discussion centers around New York City Comptroller Brad Lander's experiences in the mayoral race, his alliance with Zohran Mamdani, and the political im...
10 Jul
Future of Jewish
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10 Jul
Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, appeals for financial support to sustain the publication's mission of providing in-depth coverage and analysis...
10 Jul
Bonjour Chai
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Small-tent Judaism: The way of the future?
10 Jul
Rabbi Ari Witkin argues against an overly inclusive Jewish engagement approach, suggesting that liberal Judaism's focus on accessibility has resulted in a lo...
10 Jul
Kveller
These Two Former Israeli Hostages Just Got Engaged
9 Jul
Former Israeli hostages Sasha Tourfanov and Sapir Cohen, who were kidnapped by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Kibbutz Nir Oz in October 2023, have ...
9 Jul
JTA
Comedian Liz Glazer dishes on her ‘very Jewish’ comedy special
9 Jul
Comedian Liz Glazer, married to a rabbi and the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, explores her Jewish identity and family history in her first comedy spe...
9 Jul