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The article critiques a recent episode of Joe Rogan's podcast featuring Douglas Murray and Dave Smith, focusing on their ineffectual debate on the Israeli-Pa...

A new children's book, "Next Year in the White House," authored by Richard Michelson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, depicts the first Passover Seder held at ...

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik reflects on the Exodus story's profound impact across generations and cultures, particularly in America. He explores how figures like ...

As the New York City mayoral race intensifies, Jewish candidates Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson are vying for a potential future Passover Se...

During Passover, Coca-Cola produces a version of their soda sweetened with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup to comply with Jewish dietary laws....

A talented 5th grader from Maryland, Naomi Lanman, has caught the attention of the Jewish media with her impressive Passover song parody. Her creative twist ...

The video provides a detailed guide on arranging the traditional elements of a Seder plate in preparation for Passover. Each item on the plate carries signif...

The article argues against the defunding of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) by the U.S. administration, which has paradoxically positioned it...

Sruli Fruchter reflects on how Haruki Murakami's literature provided solace during his five months of Israeli army reserve duty amidst the Israel-Hamas War. ...

Fern Levitt's new documentary, "Lucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants," investigates the ethical concerns surrounding elephant captivity in Canadian zoos, draw...

Passover is reimagined as not just a holiday of Jewish memory but also a strategic communications opportunity in Warren Cohen's narrative on Jewish storytell...

Dara Horn discusses her new graphic novel for middle-grade readers, "One Little Goat," which explores themes of memory and Jewish tradition through a surreal...

"Mid-Century Modern," a new sitcom by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, the Jewish creators behind "Will & Grace," brings a warmly Jewish and queer perspective ...

In the Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years," Nick Jonas's performance of the song "Shiksa Goddess" has sparked controver...

In a touching tribute to Ariel Bibas, a young boy remembered for his love of butterflies and Batman, a species of orange butterfly commonly seen in Jerusalem...

The Forverts, a prominent Jewish publication, is taking a brief hiatus and provides instructions for republishing their content during this period. Readers a...

Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-Israeli chef and owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, has released her first cookbook, "Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, ...

David Zvi Kalman discusses the impact of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration on his Judaica business, which relies heavily on Chinese and Israeli...

The episode serves as a brief announcement about a schedule change for the podcast's release. It informs listeners that the episode will be available on Thur...

Leah Koenig offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her upcoming cookbook, "The Dessert Table: 100 Joyful Jewish Sweets." The article ...

Courtney Hazlett and Rabbi Diana Fersko explore crucial and sometimes quirky aspects of Passover, such as the cultural variations in Seder practices and the ...

Jewish cultural institutions face a daunting challenge as President Trump's administration dismantles key federal arts funding bodies, significantly impactin...

Sam Wasson, a noted Jewish film historian, is reissuing the 1931 satire 'Rabbi Burns' to address and counter criticisms of antisemitism related to the Academ...

A recent study by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation reveals significant demographic shifts within Miami-Dade County's Jewish community, marking a 7% growth...

During a Shabbat celebration in Jerusalem, Ted Goldstein experienced an interruption of peace as sirens warned of an incoming missile threat. Despite the phy...

In a poignant scene from Max's medical drama "The Pitt," Jewish ER doctor Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle, recites the Shema prayer amid cha...

Zabar's, the legendary Jewish grocery store on the Upper West Side known for its smoked fish and coffees, is part of Nordstrom's For Everything New York camp...

William Finn, a Tony-winning composer and lyricist celebrated for his queer and Jewish-themed musicals, passed away at 73 after a long illness. Finn's notabl...

As Pesach approaches, Jews worldwide engage in a flurry of shopping activities, leading even those who may not regularly display visible Jewish identity to f...

In this personal reflection, author Cindy Scarr recounts the cherished tradition of finding the afikomen during Passover Seders from her own childhood. She d...

Readers of Mishpacha magazine provide various perspectives on contemporary Jewish life, revealing tensions between tradition and modernity. One letter critic...

The article explores the challenges faced by Orthodox Jewish women in purchasing sheitels, a process fraught with emotional, financial, and logistical risks ...

Yitzchok Landa traveled to Greenland to gauge public sentiment regarding President Trump's proposition to annex the island and to explore its formidable land...

"Let's Talk Shop" by Cindy Scarr humorously delves into the challenges of shopping for Yom Tov clothing, particularly for families with teenage girls. The ar...

Pauline Steinhorn recounts her nostalgic journey during a trip to Italy, where a piece of Sephardi orange cake at Ristorante Quinoa in Florence vividly reviv...

Rivka Campbell expresses gratitude towards The CJN, her producer, Michael Fraiman, and her listeners as she closes this chapter of her podcast journey. She i...

David Denby's new book, 'Eminent Jews,' explores the cultural and sociopolitical impact of four prominent 20th-century American Jews: Leonard Bernstein, Mel ...

Rabbi Mendel Teldon argues that Jewish identity should not be defined by the struggle against antisemitism, but rather by positive engagement with Judaism. H...

The video discusses the differences between the two common types of matzah: round matzah and square matzah, which are central to the Passover observance. Rou...

A new mother recounts her experience in the emergency room with her infant daughter, initially believing she had a fever. Expecting to be a "chill" parent, s...

In this exploration of historical Sephardic culinary traditions during Passover, Vered Guttman delves into the Inquisition records of Mara Das, a woman prose...

Mayer Kirshenblatt's illustrated memoir provides a vivid depiction of pre-Pesach (Passover) cleaning in the 1920s shtetl of Opatow. Through his artwork and n...

Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explores how the Passover seder offers a framework for healing democracies under threat worldwide. Emphasizing the enduring influen...

Drew Barrymore is gearing up for her eldest daughter Olive's bat mitzvah, embracing the Jewish traditions shared by her ex-husband Will Kopelman. On "The Dre...

The brief piece titled "Spice Box | Cash for Flesh" in Moment magazine invites readers to contribute original newspaper clippings, curiosities, and photograp...

Mommy, a Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo, has amazed zookeepers by becoming a first-time mother in her tenth decade, drawing a parallel with the b...

Poet Astera Marcos crafts a poignant collection of Ladino and English poems that evoke the beauty, nostalgia, and sorrow of the Sephardic Jewish experience. ...

A traveler shares reflections on returning to Israel for the first time since a traumatic event on October 7th, noting their preference for EL-AL flights due...

David J. Halperin's book, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO," investigates the enduring American fascination with UFOs through the lenses of relig...

Exploring the origins of the beloved Passover Seder songs "Echad Mi Yodea" and "Chad Gadya," Yosef Lindell delves into their historical roots, which potentia...