Forward
The podcasters making antisemitism Christian again
11 Aug 2025
A new wave of antisemitic rhetoric has emerged from a segment of Christian podcasters known as TheoBros, who claim that Christianity is being corrupted by Je...
11 Aug 2025
Forward
When Walt Disney went South of the Border to fight Nazi influence
11 Aug 2025
In 1941, amidst personal and professional turmoil, Walt Disney embarked on a U.S. government-sponsored tour to South America to combat Nazi influence. This h...
11 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rabbis Yechiel Eckstein, Dov Landau, and Smartphones
11 Aug 2025
The article discusses the controversial interactions of Orthodox Judaism with Evangelical Christians, focusing on the example of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, foun...
11 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Mailbag: Why Do We Think You Listen?
11 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast's mailbag episode explores the relevance of the term 'Zionism,' its historical context, and the strategic considerations rega...
11 Aug 2025
JTA
Bono, citing Rabbi Sharon Brous and Mandy Patinkin, condemns Israel over war in Gaza
11 Aug 2025
Bono and his bandmates from U2 have voiced strong condemnation of the Israeli government's actions in the Gaza war, differentiating between the government le...
11 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Off-Week, But
11 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart updates his audience on his travel schedule, noting a hiatus in his usual content due to an interview with Gabor Maté, a Hungarian-Canadian phy...
11 Aug 2025
Forward
How a Kentucky-raised comic dodged a beer can and became a Jewish star
11 Aug 2025
Comedian Ariel Elias' debut special, "A Jewish Star," available on YouTube, humorously explores her unique experiences as a Jew growing up in Kentucky. Drawi...
11 Aug 2025
JTA
6 Jewish highlights from the ‘Blacklisted’ exhibit at New York Historical
11 Aug 2025
"Blacklisted: An American Story," a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, examines the impact of the HUAC hearings on Hollywood during the height o...
11 Aug 2025
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: The Chosen
11 Aug 2025
Chaim Potok's "The Chosen" is a seminal Jewish novel that explores the complexities of friendship across religious divides, set in 1940s Williamsburg. The st...
11 Aug 2025
Sapir
American Sinai
11 Aug 2025
In a 2025 reflection on Jewish identity, the concept of 'chosenness' presents both challenges and opportunities for American Jews. While historically content...
11 Aug 2025
Sapir
Jews Were Chosen to Think
11 Aug 2025
The obituaries of three influential Jewish thinkers, Philip Sunshine, Peter Lax, and Richard Garwin, highlight a broader cultural phenomenon of Jewish intell...
11 Aug 2025
Tablet
Rotten Tomatoes
11 Aug 2025
Morning Star, California's largest tomato producer, plays a pivotal role in the global tomato industry, processing nearly half of the state's yield into spec...
11 Aug 2025
18forty
Nine Books You Should Read to Think About Love, Relationships, and Commitment
10 Aug 2025
In celebration of Tu B'Av, the Jewish holiday of love, Rivka Bennun Kay shares a curated list of nine books that delve into the complexities of love, relatio...
10 Aug 2025
Unpacked
The Jewish actress who traded fame for a PhD—and came back stronger #hollywood #science #religion
10 Aug 2025
Mayim Bialik's journey is an inspiring narrative of transformation and reinvention, highlighting her evolution from a successful teenage actress to a respect...
10 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
10 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, has decided to remove paywalls and advertisements from its content to widely share nuanced perspectives on Judaism, ...
10 Aug 2025
Jewdicious
"Hello, Muddah, Hello Faddah..."
9 Aug 2025
Reflecting on the iconic 1963 song "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" by Alan Sherman, this piece captures the Jewish cultural undertones of the era and connects t...
9 Aug 2025
Forward
On a tour of Hasidic Brooklyn, this rabbi doesn't have all the answers — but he knows who does
9 Aug 2025
In this captivating narrative, Clara Shapiro recounts her immersive experience on a guided tour of Hasidic Crown Heights in Brooklyn, led by Rabbi Mayer Frie...
9 Aug 2025
Forward
Everything's terrible — but at least there are Moomins
8 Aug 2025
The Moomins, created by Finnish author Tove Jansson, debuted at a time when the world was grappling with the aftermath of World War II. The Brooklyn Public L...
8 Aug 2025
Kveller
An Ode to the Larger Than Life Jewish Mothers of Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’
8 Aug 2025
Lior Zaltzman explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish mothers in Lena Dunham's show "Too Much," challenging the typical overbearing stereotype. The series f...
8 Aug 2025
18forty
What Haredim Can Teach Us About Getting Off Our Smartphones
7 Aug 2025
In a world increasingly dominated by smartphones and social media, some members of the Haredi community, like Chani, have adopted kosher phones to limit thei...
7 Aug 2025
Forward
How a Jewish mother from Flatbush became America's most recognizable Italian on TV
7 Aug 2025
Fran Lopate, a Jewish mother from Flatbush, became famous in the 1970s for her portrayal as an Italian mamma in Levy's Rye Bread's iconic advertising campaig...
7 Aug 2025
Lehrhaus
Wine Not? The missing holiday whose time has come
7 Aug 2025
Aton Holzer explores the minor Jewish festival of the fifteenth of Av, or Tu Be-Av, traditionally overshadowed but with rich historical and theological signi...
7 Aug 2025
Kveller
My Toddler Loves This Jewish Lullaby About a Calf Being Slaughtered
7 Aug 2025
Exploring the popular yet somber Jewish song "Dona Dona," this piece delves into its history and cultural significance. Originally a Yiddish poem titled "Dos...
7 Aug 2025
JTA
The children of the Catskills generation make a new Jewish home in the Berkshires
7 Aug 2025
The Berkshires in western Massachusetts are experiencing a Jewish cultural revival, drawing a new generation of Jews, many of them from urban centers like Bo...
7 Aug 2025
Forward
How a swaggering Jewish kid from East London became (albeit briefly) Britain's greatest rock star and poet
7 Aug 2025
Marc Bolan, the legendary frontman of T. Rex, emerged from East London as a Jewish pop icon who defined Glam Rock with his androgynous style and poetic, psyc...
7 Aug 2025
On the Nose
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Sephardi/Mizrahi Therapy
7 Aug 2025
Arielle Angel, Devin Naar, Laura Elkeslassy, and Oren Yirmiya explore the complexities of Sephardi and Mizrahi identity in the shadow of historical erasure a...
7 Aug 2025
Unpacked
The Jewish genius who shattered everything we knew about Broadway #musical #usa #theatre
7 Aug 2025
Stephen Sondheim was a transformative figure in the Broadway musical world, known for challenging and reinventing the conventions of the genre. With his inno...
7 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
7 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman, representing the publication Future of Jewish, issues an appeal for financial support to sustain its mission of providing free, barrierless a...
7 Aug 2025
Tablet
Casual Doesn’t Break the Heart
7 Aug 2025
Howard Jacobson reflects on the passing of his Italian tailor, Raffaelle Candilio, emphasizing how his death marks the end of an era where formal dressing an...
7 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
In Israel, I’m safe. In Britain, I’m under constant threat.
6 Aug 2025
Ella Ben Emanuel reflects on her experiences living between Israel and the UK, describing a sense of safety in Israel compared to feeling increasingly threat...
6 Aug 2025
JTA
Love is in the air — and on the Jewish calendar
6 Aug 2025
Tu B'Av, the Jewish day of love celebrated on the 15th of Av, has gained modern significance akin to Valentine's Day, particularly in Israel. Historically a ...
6 Aug 2025
Forward
Amid the terror of war in Ukraine, a stirring debut novel demonstrates the power of love and art
6 Aug 2025
Sam Wachman's debut novel, "The Sunflower Boys," unfolds amidst the turmoil of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, offering a poignant narrative centered arou...
6 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Ms. Rachel for Littles Everywhere
6 Aug 2025
Rachel Griffin-Accurso, prominently known as Ms. Rachel, will be featured in an upcoming Zoom call for subscribers hosted by Peter Beinart. Renowned for her ...
6 Aug 2025
Chabad.org
A Chasidic Antidote to Fear
6 Aug 2025
The video titled "A Chasidic Antidote to Fear" is part of "The Rebbe’s Private Counsel" series, which aims to share the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on ov...
6 Aug 2025
Hadassah
Letters to the Editor: Two Jews, Three Opinions
6 Aug 2025
This collection of letters to the editor from Hadassah Magazine's recent issue reflects the diversity of views within the Jewish community on key issues like...
6 Aug 2025
Kveller
This Yiddish Word Is Good for My Mental Health and Bad for My Bank Account
6 Aug 2025
Lior Zaltzman shares a playful exploration of the Yiddish word "tchotchke," which describes decorative trinkets that spark joy despite their lack of practica...
6 Aug 2025
Hadassah
In the Write Places
6 Aug 2025
The article explores the significance of the Hebrew root (khaf, tav, bet), which relates to writing, across various Jewish texts and traditions. From Daniel ...
6 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's Howard Stern's World
6 Aug 2025
The podcast episode delves into the possibility of Howard Stern's retirement and his significant impact on American culture and media, drawing parallels to D...
6 Aug 2025
Hadassah
REVIEW: ‘Fervor’
6 Aug 2025
Toby Lloyd's novel 'Fervor' is a multifaceted exploration of a Jewish family's disintegration, blending elements of a coming-of-age story, mystery, and horro...
6 Aug 2025
JTA
Bosnian national museum says proceeds from display of Sarajevo Haggadah will go to ‘helping Palestine’
6 Aug 2025
The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced its decision to donate proceeds from the display of the historic Sarajevo Haggadah to aid Palesti...
6 Aug 2025
18forty
Forget Everything About This Israeli Poet Except Her Poems
6 Aug 2025
The legacy of Israeli poet Dahlia Ravikovitch is profoundly explored, emphasizing her wish that her life experiences be overshadowed by the enduring resonanc...
6 Aug 2025
18forty
What Happens When Assimilated Jews Start Searching?
6 Aug 2025
Following the October 2023 antisemitic events, many highly assimilated American Jews have rediscovered their Jewish identity, leading to a renewed interest i...
6 Aug 2025
Tablet
Missed Connections
6 Aug 2025
Navigating a moment of introspection during a mundane subway commute, the author reflects on a chance encounter with Mayer, a young Lubavitcher Hasid. This m...
6 Aug 2025
Hadassah
‘Happy New Years’ from Master of Israeli Fiction Maya Arad
5 Aug 2025
In an upcoming event by Hadassah Magazine, esteemed Israeli author Maya Arad will discuss her new book, "Happy New Years," in a conversation with Executive E...
5 Aug 2025
JTA
How hot are the customers at NYC’s Jewish restaurants? This website will tell you.
5 Aug 2025
The article explores LooksMapping, a website that uses AI to rank how attractive the clientele is at various restaurants, including several notable Jewish es...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Mood Mix with Shimon Chaim Lichtman
5 Aug 2025
Shimon Chaim Lichtman, a talented musician and choir director, shares insights into his musical influences and experiences working with the Yingerlach choir ...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Birds of a Feather
5 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr's narrative in "Birds of a Feather" follows Bayla as she navigates a first date with Binyamin, who initially appears unconventional due to his mi...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
The Package
5 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr reflects on the heartfelt effort involved in sending a care package to her daughters at camp. The package includes their favorite snacks, homemad...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Off Track
5 Aug 2025
"Off Track" by Cindy Scarr explores the challenges of communal living in a summer bungalow community, highlighting a recurring issue of children irresponsibl...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Hosting the Shechinah in Exile
5 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the spiritual dimensions of summer travel and hosting guests in the Jewish tradition. The season of movement aligns with the themes of e...
5 Aug 2025