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Vladimir Slepak, a prominent Soviet Jewish activist known as "The Beard," passed away, leaving a significant legacy in the struggle for the freedom of Soviet...

Rabbi Noa Kushner leads The Kitchen, a unique Jewish congregation in San Francisco aiming to revitalize Jewish practice and community engagement. The congreg...

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein reflects on his transformative experience leading a kayaking trip through Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which became...

In recent years, a new form of Jewish spiritual community has emerged, predominantly led by female rabbis. These innovative communities, such as Ikar in Los ...

After being responsible for signing jury duty summons in New York for 45 years, Norman Goodman, the New York County Clerk, is retiring on his 91st birthday. ...

Richard Eisenberg, a Jewish veteran haunted by memories of the Vietnam War, found solace in honoring a military chaplain, Rabbi Meir Engel, with Kaddish ever...

Angela Buchdahl's extraordinary journey from feeling marginalized due to her diverse heritage to becoming the senior rabbi at New York's Central Synagogue il...

The discussion explores the belief among Lubavitch Hasidim regarding the identity of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as the Messiah. While...

In response to Brandeis University's controversial decision to revoke an honorary degree from activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Tablet Magazine has awarded her its i...

Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, a revered figure in the Israeli Torah world, was known for his humility, deep expertise in Jewish law, and a balanced approach ...

Conservative Judaism faces challenges of diminishing numbers and uncertainty about its role, but it remains committed to the Jewish tradition's integration o...

Israel's new chief rabbis were selected after a contentious process that highlighted the deep-rooted issues within the rabbinical institution. The winners, R...

Angela Buchdahl, a pioneering figure in Reform Judaism known for her unique background as the first Asian-American and the first woman ordained as both a can...

"TanakhCast" is a podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, delving into the themes and narratives of the...

The text discusses differing perspectives on political and religious developments in the Jewish world, focusing on critiques of figures like Lord Rabbi Jonat...

The article discusses Marc Tracy, who is a staff writer at The New Republic and previously wrote for Tablet. The focus seems to be on Tracy's work and possib...

President Obama commemorated the late Lubavitcher Rebbe Schneerson in his Education and Sharing Day proclamation, lauding the Rebbe's humanitarian values and...

David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, ended his 30-year reign amidst mixed opinions on his leadership. Known for his sharp wit and legalistic ap...

In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a leader in the Abayudayah Jewish community, is running for a parliamentary seat in the Bungokho North district. Amid a fest...

Adi Altschuler, inspired by a TV ad at age 11, embarked on a journey to support handicapped children in Israel. Starting by befriending a disabled child name...