Forward
On the border between hipster and Hasidic, a Brooklyn barbershop specializes in Orthodox haircuts
18 Jul 2025
Kent Avenue Barber Shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offers a unique cultural blend, serving both Hasidic and hipster clientele. The shop, run by Bukharian Jew...
18 Jul 2025
Kveller
Ben Stiller and Robin Williams Once Helped Jewish ‘Superman’ Star Skyler Gisondo Film a Promposal
18 Jul 2025
Skyler Gisondo, known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the Superman series and his impressive comedic performances, shares a delightful tale of a promposal sha...
18 Jul 2025
Tablet
Written in the $tars
18 Jul 2025
When Diane, a CEO concerned about gender dynamics in a corporate merger, feels overwhelmed by the task ahead, she turns to astrology for guidance rather than...
18 Jul 2025
Forward
Rabbi, get your gun
17 Jul 2025
"Guns & Moses," directed by Salvador Litvak, is a Western-style thriller featuring Rabbi Mo Zaltzman navigating a dangerous conspiracy after a synagogue shoo...
17 Jul 2025
JTA
Israeli-American poker pro Michael Mizrachi wins $10M main event at World Series of Poker
17 Jul 2025
Michael Mizrachi, an Israeli-American poker professional, achieved a significant milestone by winning the main event at the World Series of Poker, taking hom...
17 Jul 2025
People of the Pod
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From Broadway to Jewish Advocacy: Jonah Platt on Identity, Antisemitism, and Israel
17 Jul 2025
Jonah Platt, known for his role in "Wicked," discusses his transition to Jewish advocacy following the escalation of Israel-Gaza tensions. He reflects on med...
17 Jul 2025
Lilith
Meet the Chef Who Hosts a Burlesque Shabbat
17 Jul 2025
Chef Tova Sterling, known as Chef Tova, hosts the Sinners Shabbat, a burlesque Shabbat series in NYC that merges traditional Jewish rituals with alternative ...
17 Jul 2025
Forward
Can 6 hours of Billy Joel turn critics into believers?
17 Jul 2025
Billy Joel, often considered a divisive figure in music criticism, is the focus of a comprehensive six-hour documentary by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, titl...
17 Jul 2025
Bonjour Chai
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The great Cholent debate + Grok's wild antisemitism
17 Jul 2025
The episode delves into the impact of new technologies, such as AI and chatbots, on Jewish life, discussing whether these technologies are mirror images of e...
17 Jul 2025
Forward
Shari had a little lamb — and changed the world with her
17 Jul 2025
Shari Lewis, famed creator of the puppet Lamb Chop, is the focus of a new documentary by Lisa D'Apolito that explores her dynamic career in children's televi...
17 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
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17 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an accessible publication dedicated to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish communities....
17 Jul 2025
JTA
He kicked off the 1970s klezmer revival. Now, he’s paying tribute to New York’s vast global music scene.
16 Jul 2025
Walter Zev Feldman's memoir, "From the Bronx to the Bosphorus," explores his pivotal role in the 1970s klezmer revival and his lifelong fascination with the ...
16 Jul 2025
Kveller
Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Jewish Dad
16 Jul 2025
Pete Davidson, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and the show Bupkis, is about to become a father. Davidson, who identifies as an Irish Jew, is expe...
16 Jul 2025
Forward
Legendary ‘King of Comedy’ Jerry Lewis placed a weekly Jewish deli order, his son recalls
16 Jul 2025
Jerry Lewis, born Joseph Levitch, was a prominent Jewish comedian renowned for his energetic humor and philanthropic efforts, especially his association with...
16 Jul 2025
Lilith
The Dangers of Safe Sex
16 Jul 2025
A widowed woman, now in her seventies, embarks on a reflective journey of rediscovery during a New York weekend with a new companion. As she balances memorie...
16 Jul 2025
Kveller
A New Scripted TV Show About the Borscht Belt Is Coming
16 Jul 2025
The upcoming scripted TV show 'The Mountains' revives the historic Borscht Belt's cultural legacy, focusing on the iconic Grossinger's resort in the Catskill...
16 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish retreating: A smart investment in Jewish joy and community
16 Jul 2025
Jewish retreating is being proposed as a vital method to extend the concept of Jewish joy beyond childhood camp experiences into adulthood, encompassing vari...
16 Jul 2025
Sonya's Prep
🧽 Rust Stain on Quartz? Watch This Before You Panic!
16 Jul 2025
Sonya’s Prep presents a practical cleaning guide for removing rust stains from quartz countertops, specifically addressing the common issue caused by cast ir...
16 Jul 2025
Tablet
Gen Z Jews
16 Jul 2025
Abigail Pogrebin explores the complex and often misunderstood relationship Gen Z Jews have with their identity and faith. Despite being characterized as less...
16 Jul 2025
Living Lchaim
19 Side Hustles to Make More Money
15 Jul 2025
In this episode of the Kosher Money Podcast, a comprehensive analysis of 19 potential side hustles provides practical advice for those seeking to supplement ...
15 Jul 2025
The Beinart Notebook
July "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
15 Jul 2025
Peter Beinart invites premium members to join his July "Ask Me Anything" session, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, at 11am ET. During this session, premium ...
15 Jul 2025
JTA
Meet Nice Jewish Girls, an NYC social club for Jewish women in their 20s and 30s
15 Jul 2025
"Nice Jewish Girls" is a social club founded by Bianca Kisin for Jewish women in NYC, aiming to foster connections and a sense of community without the match...
15 Jul 2025
Forward
Cuisine in the crossfire — how Israeli and kosher restaurants have become targets in the Israel-Hamas war
15 Jul 2025
Israeli and kosher restaurants worldwide have become targets of vandalism and protests following the conflict between Israel and Hamas that escalated on Octo...
15 Jul 2025
MomentMag
The Great #Bagel Taste Test
15 Jul 2025
Join Dan Freedman and his grandson, Connoisseur Caleb, as they embark on a flavorful journey to review three distinct types of bagels. This video explores th...
15 Jul 2025
Kveller
Jewish Actor Noah Wyle Deserves to Finally Win an Emmy
15 Jul 2025
Noah Wyle, a renowned Jewish actor, continues to capture hearts in his latest medical drama, "The Pitt," earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Acto...
15 Jul 2025
JTA
Why some think the new ‘Superman’ movie is about the war in Gaza
15 Jul 2025
The new Superman movie directed by James Gunn has sparked heated debates over perceived anti-Israel themes, particularly around a plot involving an invasion ...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Stage a Comeback
15 Jul 2025
Jewish music has a unique way of revitalizing old classics with contemporary relevance, as detailed by Cindy Scarr. Songs like "Yifrach," "Mareh Kohein," "Ha...
15 Jul 2025
Forward
They nurtured the fantasies of millions of readers — did they also pave the way for Donald Trump?
15 Jul 2025
Julia M. Klein reviews Michael M. Grynbaum's book, "Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America," which chronicles the op...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Life Goes On
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr reflects on the fleeting nature of life through the lens of public funeral notices in her city. These notices, though somber and reverent, are qu...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
In Peace: Part 1 of 3
15 Jul 2025
Henny and Shmuel are caught in a moment of emotional turmoil as they arrive at Henny's mother's home, significantly delayed. While Shmuel offers a sympatheti...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Litvish, Heimish, All-the-Same-ish
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr humorously explores the world of Jewish dating, particularly within the Orthodox communities, through a playful rhyme akin to a Dr. Seuss style. ...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Caught in a Cycle
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the emotional challenges of marital conflicts in her article "Caught in a Cycle," featured in Mishpacha Magazine. She addresses the cycl...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Summer Is Here… and So Is the Mess
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr offers a practical guide for maintaining sanity in a household during the chaotic summer months, emphasizing the importance of systems over disci...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Table
No Churn Cinnamon-Date Ice Cream
15 Jul 2025
Leah Koenig introduces a quick and easy recipe for a No Churn Cinnamon-Date Ice Cream, perfect for summer. Highlighted in her subscription-based newsletter, ...
15 Jul 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to comic Guri Alfi: Israelis and American Jews must remain unified
15 Jul 2025
Guri Alfi emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity between Israeli and American Jews amid rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism in the U.S., highlighted...
15 Jul 2025
Kveller
How to Write the Ultimate Letter to Your Kids at Jewish Summer Camp
15 Jul 2025
Daci Platt shares creative and heartfelt ways to keep the tradition of letter writing alive for children attending Jewish summer camps. She emphasizes the jo...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Lost Eminence
15 Jul 2025
"Eminent Jews" by David Denby profiles four significant figures—Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer, and Leonard Bernstein—who have significantly impact...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Davening with Tevye
15 Jul 2025
David G. Roskies explores the character of Tevye the Dairyman, as created by Sholem Aleichem, focusing on Tevye's unique approach to prayer or 'davening.' Te...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Golden Ledgers
15 Jul 2025
Dan Rabinowitz delves into an unexpected discovery in the archives of the Martynas Mavydas National Library of Lithuania, uncovering library ledgers from the...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Making Sense of War: A Rejoinder to Asaf Hazani
15 Jul 2025
Matti Friedman responds to Asaf Hazani's cultural anthropological perspective on the Gaza War, which he finds insightful yet lacking in scientific rigor and ...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Studying War: A Response to Matti Friedman
15 Jul 2025
Asaf Hazani's response to Matti Friedman's critique of his book, 'Anthropology at War: Iron Swords, Field Notes,' defends his anthropological approach to und...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Cost of Immersion
15 Jul 2025
Elliott Abrams, in his latest book "If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century," critiques the current strategies for Jewish continuit...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Visiting the Graves of the Righteous: Inns of Molten Blue
15 Jul 2025
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 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Sorry, No More Borscht
15 Jul 2025
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 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Diaspora Scrapbook
15 Jul 2025
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 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Haunted Heritage
15 Jul 2025
"Haunted Heritage" explores the unique place of Jewish country houses within British and European heritage, tracing their complex history through a lavishly ...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Story Evades Cogitation: An Interview with Cynthia Ozick
15 Jul 2025
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 2025
Future of Jewish
The Hardest Jewish Lesson I’m Teaching My Children
15 Jul 2025
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 2025
Mishpacha
Dorito-Crusted Tilapia with Sweet Chili Sauce
15 Jul 2025
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 2025
Mishpacha
Loaded Middle Eastern Pizza
15 Jul 2025
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 2025