Forward
The Borscht Belt was a haven for Jews — and for crossdressers
27 Aug 2025
The Borscht Belt is renowned for its Jewish heritage, particularly in comedy, but it also played a significant role in early transgender history through plac...
27 Aug 2025
JTA
Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress American fiction award
27 Aug 2025
Geraldine Brooks, renowned for her novels inspired by Jewish history, has been honored with the Library of Congress' 2025 Prize for American Fiction. Brooks,...
27 Aug 2025
JTA
TikTok star BenGingi highlights Israeli cuisine in a proudly defiant new cookbook
27 Aug 2025
Ben Siman-Tov, known as BenGingi on TikTok, released a cookbook called "Eat Small Plates," celebrating Israeli cuisine amid a tense global climate following ...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Yizkor books and yentas: When New York City was a Yiddish town
27 Aug 2025
Allen Lewis Rickman reviews Henry Sapoznik's book "The Tourists Guide To Lost Yiddish New York City," which offers a vibrant exploration of New York's Yiddis...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
What we can learn from antisemitism on TikTok
27 Aug 2025
As TikTok emerges as a major news platform for young Americans, discussions about antisemitism on the app are marked by starkly divided opinions. While tradi...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Kinky Friedman has been gone a year, but his family's summer camp lives on
27 Aug 2025
Echo Hill Ranch, founded by Tom and Min Friedman in 1953, served as a pivotal Jewish summer camp in Texas, fostering values of tikkun olam and personal growt...
27 Aug 2025
Kveller
‘Platonic’ on Apple TV+ Is a Twist on ‘When Harry Met Sally’ — And Much More Jewish
27 Aug 2025
Apple TV+'s "Platonic" reimagines Nora Ephron's classic romcom question from "When Harry Met Sally," asking whether straight men and women can truly remain j...
27 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Taylor Kelce: Dawn of a New America?
27 Aug 2025
The episode discusses the cultural implications of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement against the backdrop of traditional values revival and societal...
27 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Chicken Nuggets
27 Aug 2025
Sharona shares a family-friendly recipe for homemade chicken nuggets that combines the convenience of store-bought nuggets with healthier ingredients, includ...
27 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Whole Wheat Muffins
27 Aug 2025
Family Table from Mishpacha Magazine explores three delightful whole wheat muffin recipes, perfect for those seeking a healthier yet delicious pastry option....
27 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
It’s time to take a serious look at digital engagement
27 Aug 2025
In an era where community is being redefined by digital platforms, the Jewish community must adapt to engage youth effectively online. As traditional in-pers...
27 Aug 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community
27 Aug 2025
Sharon Chodirker and Chaim Bell, a Toronto couple, share their harrowing experience of escaping the Jasper forest fires, aided by the Jewish communities in K...
27 Aug 2025
The Cholent
Subscriber Special: Matisyahu Tickets
26 Aug 2025
Matisyahu, the esteemed artist known for his unique fusion of reggae, hip-hop, alt-rock, and pop with a foundation in Judaism, is set to perform in Seattle t...
26 Aug 2025
Forward
How the phrase 'It was promised to them 3,000 years ago' became a ubiquitous meme
26 Aug 2025
The phrase "It was promised to them 3,000 years ago" has evolved into a pervasive meme, initially stemming from discussions about the biblical and historical...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Gathering Sparks in Colorado
26 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr shares a heartwarming story from a Bais Yaakov summer camp tour in Colorado, where a chance encounter with a couple in the process of converting ...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
The Great Messaging Flip of 2025
26 Aug 2025
In "The Great Messaging Flip of 2025," Cindy Scarr analyzes the shift in political branding strategies that unfolded with Donald Trump's second term. Histori...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Smarter Giving
26 Aug 2025
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are specialized charitable accounts allowing contributors immediate tax benefits while advising on grant disbursements later. Once...
26 Aug 2025
Kveller
Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Has an Incredible Jewish Story
26 Aug 2025
Adam Duritz, frontman of Counting Crows, is the focus of a new documentary highlighting his musical journey and personal connections to Judaism. Raised in a ...
26 Aug 2025
Chabad.org
Mohammed's Jewish Grandson: "My Father Is A Muslim, But I'm Jewish..."
26 Aug 2025
Yosef, born to a Muslim father and Jewish mother, ultimately decided to embrace his Jewish identity. Despite his diverse familial roots, he chose to align wi...
26 Aug 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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Inside Gaza's hospitals: 'The children were very thin. Weak. Glazed eyes. It was devastating'
26 Aug 2025
Yarden Michaeli discusses the severe malnutrition crisis in Gaza, drawing from virtual tours of clinics and hospitals, amidst Israeli denials of famine repor...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Ep 4: Tragedy and Teshuva
26 Aug 2025
In Episode 4 of a podcast series by Mishpacha Magazine, Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Galinsky and Gedalia Guttentag delve into the impact of recent historical events...
26 Aug 2025
Tablet
Shtetl Cures
26 Aug 2025
Liel Leibovitz explores the fascinating world of Jewish folk medicine in Eastern Europe through the lens of his great-great-great-grandmother, depicting how ...
26 Aug 2025
Sonya's Prep
Modest Fashion Haul Yakira Bella Try On #modestfashion #haul #tryonhaul
25 Aug 2025
In this video, the host presents a try-on haul featuring clothing from Yakira Bella, a brand focusing on modest fashion. The haul showcases a variety of outf...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
‘Roastmaster’ Jeff Ross takes a sweet and very Jewish turn in his new one-man Broadway show
25 Aug 2025
Renowned for his sharp-tongued roasts, Jeff Ross displays a surprisingly sweet and culturally rich side in his new Broadway one-man show, "Jeff Ross: Take A ...
25 Aug 2025
Forward
How the online knitting world unraveled over Israel and Gaza
25 Aug 2025
The online knitting community, typically focused on the exchange of patterns and techniques, has been caught in a political storm due to the Israel-Hamas con...
25 Aug 2025
Kveller
Ethan Hawke Plays a Jewish Broadway Legend in a New Movie
25 Aug 2025
The film "Blue Moon," directed by Richard Linklater, explores the poignant story of Jewish lyricist Lorenz 'Larry' Hart, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. Hart is kn...
25 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Cracker Barrel Crack-Up
25 Aug 2025
The episode explores the controversy surrounding Cracker Barrel's logo redesign and its perceived cultural implications, debating whether it reflects corpora...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
25 Aug 2025
A British music festival, Victorious, issued an apology and pledged a donation to Palestinian aid after cutting the microphones of the Irish folk band, Mary ...
25 Aug 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: Wayne and Shuster’s kids are helping to bring their parents’ classic comedy skits to a new generation
25 Aug 2025
Wayne and Schuster, a legendary Canadian comedy duo known for their literate slapstick, are being revived by their children and a Toronto theatre company to ...
25 Aug 2025
JTA
How many Junior’s cheesecakes can a Victoria waterlily hold? Now we know.
24 Aug 2025
In a lighthearted intersection of horticulture and Jewish culture, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden participated in the Waterlily Weigh-off, a quirky competition ...
24 Aug 2025
The Free Press
Nicholas Lemann on His Genealogy Obsession
24 Aug 2025
Nicholas Lemann delves into his fascination with genealogy in an essay that highlights the personal and historical significance of exploring one's family his...
24 Aug 2025
Chabad.org
Episode #33: Shoftim
24 Aug 2025
In Episode #33 of "Your Jewish Week," Rabbi Dovi Paltiel humorously delves into this week's Torah portion, Shoftim, addressing topics such as biblical life i...
24 Aug 2025
Lehrhaus
Interception
24 Aug 2025
Ben Corvo reflects on the dual experiences of personal loss and external conflict that both evoke a reawakening to tenderness. He draws parallels between the...
24 Aug 2025
Living Lchaim
My Stage 4 Cancer Led Me To My Husband
24 Aug 2025
Liz Wallenstein's journey is a testament to resilience and faith. After enduring a painful divorce and prolonged period of singleness, Liz faced a daunting s...
24 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
The Jewish People desperately need new thought leaders.
22 Aug 2025
Joshua Hoffman calls for a transformative shift in Jewish thought leadership, emphasizing the need for bold, innovative individuals to address current challe...
22 Aug 2025
JTA
I hit the Loehmann’s reopening on its first day — and experienced a Shechechiyanu moment
22 Aug 2025
Rabbi Yael Buechler reflects on Loehmanns' pop-up reopening on Long Island, reminiscing about its unique role in Jewish-American culture. Known for offering ...
22 Aug 2025
Forward
How a beloved TV detective embodies a central Jewish value
22 Aug 2025
The article draws a parallel between the beloved TV detective Columbo, portrayed by Peter Falk, and a central Jewish value of inquiry and curiosity. Although...
22 Aug 2025
Forward
Is Netflix's new show the most Jewish cartoon ever?
22 Aug 2025
Netflix's new animated series, "Long Story Short," from "BoJack Horseman" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, explores Jewish identity through the Schwooper family...
22 Aug 2025
Kveller
Why Does the One Jewish Character in Disney’s ‘Z-O-M-B-I-E-S’ Franchise Have To Be So Awful
22 Aug 2025
Leah Grisham critiques the depiction of the only explicitly Jewish character, Bucky, in Disney's Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise, noting his problematic role as a se...
22 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Books for First-Years, Games
22 Aug 2025
The episode explores book recommendations for college freshmen and favorite board games, providing listeners with thoughtful insights and entertainment optio...
22 Aug 2025
Tikvah
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David Myers and Andrew Koss on Whether Jewish Studies Has Turned against the Jews: Has the field lost its way, and can it recover?
21 Aug 2025
David Myers and Andrew Koss discuss whether the focus of Jewish studies professors and their responses to recent political events represent a turn against th...
21 Aug 2025
Chabad.org
Tattoo Rabbi: “I Can’t Keep QUIET About This Any Longer”
21 Aug 2025
In this episode of the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories" podcast, the discussion revolves around the cultural and religious implications of tattoos wit...
21 Aug 2025
Kveller
I’m an Over-Prepared Jewish Mom. Here’s What’s in My Bag.
21 Aug 2025
Reflecting on the stereotype of Jewish mothers as anxious and excessively prepared, Daci Platt humorously embraces the label as a means of keeping her family...
21 Aug 2025
Forward
For barbraphiles and Streisand fanatics, a plethora of babtastic barbrabilia
21 Aug 2025
Barbra Streisand enthusiasts are in for a treat with the auction of what is claimed to be the world's largest Streisand memorabilia collection, curated by th...
21 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Abdul El-Sayed is Running for Senate
21 Aug 2025
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Michigan and son of Egyptian immigrants, is the focus of an upcoming Zoom talk hosted by Peter Beina...
21 Aug 2025
JTA
‘Anne Frank, Superstar’? A satirical musical reimagines the Holocaust victim as a symbol of wokeness.
21 Aug 2025
Slam Frank, a satirical musical co-created by Jewish artists Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky, reimagines Anne Frank as a pansexual Latinx girl in a hip-hop styl...
21 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Here's Some Stuff We Don't Like
21 Aug 2025
The hosts discuss renowned works of art that evoke negative feelings or fail to resonate with them personally, despite their widespread acclaim. They provide...
21 Aug 2025
Forward
The Kennedy Center canceled all its 'woke' programming — so why is this Jewish musical OK?
20 Aug 2025
Under President Donald Trump's leadership, the Kennedy Center has significantly reduced its 'woke' programming, yet the musical 'Parade'—focusing on the lync...
20 Aug 2025
Kveller
This Love Fest Between Iconic Hollywood Jewish Women Makes Our Hearts Happy
20 Aug 2025
Lena Dunham, renowned for her Jewish roots and dynamic career in film and television, embarks on her latest project, a Netflix romantic comedy titled "Good S...
20 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Touring Through History
20 Aug 2025
The hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss their favorite historical sites around the world, offering a mix of Jewish and general historical perspe...
20 Aug 2025