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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...

The opera "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," composed by Alex Weiser with a libretto by Ben Kaplan, is set to premiere in New York at YIVO on Se...

"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-...

In the context of intensified geopolitical tensions, LGBTQ Jews involved in pro-Israel activities find themselves facing increasing alienation within their c...

"Long Story Short," an animated series by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of "BoJack Horseman," explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish family life through th...

In this episode of "Your Jewish Week," Rabbi Dovi Paltiel explores Parshat Ki Teitzei, offering insights and anecdotes that bring out the relevance of ancien...

Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "Caught Stealing," portrays Hasidic Jews as complex and intimidating drug lords, diverging from typical depictions. While set...

Ido Hevroni, a professor at Shalem College, explores how Homer's ancient epics become intensely personal for his students who are soldiers currently experien...

Aharon Schrieber reflects on the unique role Lee Corso has played in college football and the broader cultural landscape through his tenure on ESPN's College...

Jewish comedian Adam Friedland engaged in a passionate and confrontational interview with Representative Ritchie Torres, questioning Torres' unwavering suppo...

The tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, perpetrated by Robin Westman who killed two young children and injured many others before...

Kacey Musgraves, Grammy-award-winning country musician, recently introduced her new horse named Nava, a name rich with multicultural significance. Originally...

A new U.S. Postal Service stamp has been released to honor Elie Wiesel, the renowned Holocaust survivor, author, and humanitarian. This commemorative stamp r...

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss Benny Gantz's contentious proposal for a "Government of Hostage Redemption" in Israel and the revival of the army unit...

Leah Koenig shares her enchanting experiences in Puglia, Italy, including the local delicacy Caffè Leccese, a refreshing iced almond coffee. This cultural ex...

The article is a call to action from Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to providing nuanced insights into Judaism, Israe...

Israeli-born author and playwright Maya Arad, acclaimed for her contributions to Hebrew literature, will discuss her latest book, "Happy New Years," during a...

The author's immersive experience at a Biohacking Conference in Austin, Texas, explores the futuristic and often surreal world of biohacking. In a setting re...