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This week, dive into a blend of cultural quirks and Jewish traditions with discussions ranging from the peculiar concept of wearable spaghetti, to the signif...

Donald Trump orchestrated a plan to recruit Elon Musk for a new governmental role after visiting the Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave, a strategic move to gain supp...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has undertaken a study to explore the reasons behind Orthodox Jews leaving their religious community, an issue that grows alongside t...

The lecture on the Ashkenazim during the long 18th century explores the social, cultural, and religious transformations faced by Jewish communities in Europe...

A significant anti-Hamas protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the notion that all Gazans support the terror group's rule. The protests, stemming...

The arrest and beating of Palestinian Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal by Israeli settlers in the West Bank brings to light the routine violence against...

In response to significant layoffs of federal workers in the Washington, D.C. area due to budget cuts by President Donald Trump's administration, the Jewish ...

In the unique narrative of hostages captured and held in Gaza, Ori Nir concentrates on a noteworthy minority who developed authentic relationships with their...

Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital...

Gaza is currently experiencing unprecedented anti-Hamas protests, marking a significant moment in the territory's recent history as residents blame the group...

The article provides a poignant account of the emotional roller-coaster experienced by Palestinian families during a fleeting ceasefire that promised the rel...

Yeshiva University faces controversy over the establishment of a campus LGBTQ club amid discussions about the role of religious values and halachic observanc...

The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established sin...

In a thought-provoking address at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network conference, Andrs Spokoiny examines the metaphorical "illnesses" plaguing the Jewish commun...

Frankfurt's Jewish community has taken a significant step to address the issue of sexual abuse within its institutions by launching a third-party reporting a...

Lawmakers in the UK and Australia are advancing measures to limit protests outside synagogues, aiming to balance the right to protest with the right to worsh...

Washington, D.C. has enacted a new law banning child marriage, setting the minimum marriage age at 18 without exceptions. This legislative change was driven ...

Cambridge, Massachusetts has become a burgeoning hub for Sefardi Jewish culture thanks to the grassroots efforts of Naomi Spector and Yinnon Sanders. Their c...

The letter, written by Moshe Cohen, a Charedi Jewish parent, illustrates the tension between military service in the IDF and maintaining religious observance...

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was recently released after being held hostage by Hamas, describes the relief of his son's return and the ongoing strugg...

Liora Eilon, a survivor of the October 7 attack on Kfar Aza, explores the transformative power of communal empathy in her midrash published in the forthcomin...

Andrés Spokoiny critically examines the ethics of contemporary Jewish philanthropy, particularly in the shift from federated giving to independent philanthro...

In an act of communal solidarity and celebration, Keith Siegel's Pancake House pop-up has opened in Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, drawing crowds eager to support...

The aftermath of October 7 has jolted Jewish communities worldwide, challenging the perception of a harmonious Jewish "golden age." This shift has exposed th...

In the wake of the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, American universities have faced criticism for their handling of rising antisemitism, with many Jew...

David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, discusses the shifting dynamics on college campuses regarding Israel advocacy. While notable victo...

Central Park's Wollman Rink, named after a philanthropic Jewish family, is the focus of a new bidding war for operational rights. The Trump Organization, whi...

B&H Photo, a prominent Hasidic-owned electronics store in New York City, is expanding after purchasing a 10-story building at 333 West 34th Street for $150 m...

Rumeysa Ozturk, an international graduate student from Tufts University and a pro-Palestinian activist, has been detained by ICE, sparking criticism tied to ...

Jeffrey Goldberg, the current editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, started his illustrious journalism career at the Forward, where he worked from 1992 to 1998. D...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Yeshiva University (YU) and its recognition of an LGBTQ+ student club, which sparked significant backlash, ...

Simcha Felder, a longstanding political figure in Brooklyn's Orthodox community, decisively won a City Council seat in Borough Park, capturing 80% of the vot...

Indian Jewish names are a beautiful blend of traditional Jewish and diverse Indian linguistic and cultural influences. The Indian Jewish community has one of...

A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly 25% of Americans raised Jewish no longer identify as religiously Jewish, with 17% describing themselve...

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that nearly 24% of U.S. adults raised Jewish no longer identify as religiously Jewish, with 17% being religiously unaffi...

In this vibrant and lively display, Israelis are seen dancing joyfully throughout the bustling Jerusalem Shuk, or market. The video captures the energetic at...

A Seattle federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to suspend funding for refugee admissions, following a lawsuit filed by several refuge...

In a bold and perilous move, hundreds of men took to the streets of Gaza this week to protest against Hamas, the entity governing the territory since 2006. T...

Jewish Threshold Development Theory is being applied by Hillel to support Jewish college students in navigating identity, community, and contribution amidst ...

After the devastating loss of their home in the Eaton Fire, Michael Sidman and his husband Raffi Petrosian experienced an overwhelming wave of support from f...

Jewish social service agencies across the U.S. are facing a potential crisis due to anticipated federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's budget ...

Mijal Bitton reflects on her discomfort with the label "Jew of color," arguing that it often undermines the complexity of Jewish identity by imposing America...

Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a group of Modern Orthodox and observant Jews are seeking to broaden the discourse within their community by organizing a ser...

The latest issue of Mishpacha Magazine highlights a unique Haggadah by Rabbi Moshe Hubner, which sheds light on gedolim who did not have children yet contrib...

The article "Nonstop Criticism" by Cindy Scarr discusses a challenging situation observed during a Shabbat meal with neighbors whose harsh parenting style cr...

Reflecting on her close bond with her great-aunt, the author reminisces about Tante Anne, who lived independently until the age of 100 and served as a cheris...

Sylvia and Simon Jacobson, from different generations, discuss Chabad's enduring legacy and approach to intergenerational continuity. They explore how concep...

The site of the Nova music festival massacre, where over 350 people were killed on October 7, 2023, has rapidly become a major tourist destination in Israel,...

Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel has exposed a stark divide between Reform and Orthodox Jewry. Reform Judaism, aligning with progressi...

Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler, two prominent figures from Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community, are contesting for a City Council seat in New York's 4...