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Synagogues are being encouraged to observe Refugee Shabbat to reflect on Jewish history of migration and empathy towards refugees. This initiative, led by Hi...

In this discussion focusing on Parashat Yitro, it delves into the role of a rabbi in modern times compared to historical contexts. It highlights that while t...

Menorah Grammar, an Orthodox school in London, has alerted parents in advance that students engaging in disruptive behavior involving smoke bombs or fire ala...

Chef Josh Katz, along with his partners, is set to open a second branch of the popular Carmel restaurant in Fitzrovia, central London, following the success ...

After losing her mother to breast cancer, the author discovered she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increases the risk of breast and ova...

The resignation of Mike Freer from his position in Parliament due to safety concerns highlights a growing issue of intimidation and violence targeting politi...

Mariano Janin, the father of Mia Janin, a 14-year-old JFS student who tragically died by suicide, urges the Jewish community to reflect on her death and take...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the ...

Mohammed Said Othman, the last of the five men who attacked Joseph Borgen in an antisemitic assault in 2021, has been sentenced to three years in prison for ...

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has unveiled new logos and visual branding as part of a rebranding effort following its 150th anniversary. The previous lo...

In this op-ed, the author reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropy to support Jewish refugees who have been internally displaced due to the ongoing war i...

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson praised the work of Gateways at the launch of its new base, providing out-of-school tuition for young people wi...

The Orthodox Jewish community in Providence, Rhode Island, struggling with declining numbers and rising housing prices, is launching an initiative to attract...

Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pretrial detention until late March, marking a year since his arrest on espionage charg...

The United States and other countries withholding funds from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for humanitarian aid i...

The author recounts a personal interaction with the late Rav Mattisyahu Salomon, a prominent Jewish figure. The author had been asked to speak at an event on...

The article discusses the ancient Jewish community in Cairo, Egypt. The city, once home to renowned rabbis such as the Rambam and Rav Ovadiah Yosef, had a Je...

This article reminisces about Tante Ruchel, a beloved cousin of the author's great-grandmother, who lived in Jerusalem in the 1930s and 40s. Tante Ruchel was...

Rabbi Menachem Braun, known for his dedication to at-risk youth and his love for mitzvos, Torah, and fellow Jews, passed away in a tragic boating accident se...

The tension over illegal immigration in the United States continues to escalate, with Texas and the federal government clashing over border security. The Sup...

The Family First Inbox for Issue 879 includes a variety of reader responses to articles published in the magazine. One reader discusses the therapeutic techn...

In times of despair, Jewish tradition offers a path to hope, repair, and connection through service. Since the recent escalation of conflict in Israel, there...

Rabbi Fine discusses the multifaceted perspectives people have during parents evenings at schools. Reflecting on experiences as a student, teacher, and paren...

Rabbi Ilan and Sherri Glazer experienced the loss of their baby, Shemaryah, through stillbirth. They were disappointed by the lack of rituals and support wit...

Fadi Quran, a Senior Campaigner at Avaaz and a Popular Struggle community organizer in the West Bank, will be the guest on a Zoom call. Quran is known for hi...

Debbie Weiss recounts how writing, specifically memoir-writing, became a lifeline after her husband's death, helping her navigate grief, find her voice, and ...

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, prominent Holocaust survivors and Jewish leaders joined Bosnian Muslim leaders to launch an initiative aimed at a...

Lyft has fired a driver who allegedly assaulted a member of a prominent Chabad rabbinical family in Washington, D.C. Rabbi Menachem Shemtov ordered a Lyft an...

The owners of Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City, faced backlash and even death threats for their opposition to Israel's invasion of Gaza....

A man named John Reardon has been arrested for making threatening phone calls to Jewish institutions in Massachusetts. Reardon allegedly made statements sugg...

Jewish Broadway stars came together to perform a non-denominational Shabbat service at the St. James Theater in Times Square. The service, called Shabbat on ...

John Riordan, a 59-year-old man, has been arrested for threatening a Massachusetts synagogue. In a voicemail left at Congregation Agudas Achim, Riordan made ...

A man was arrested after brandishing a knife at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green, London. The attacker demanded to know whether the owners of the superm...

Jacob Rosen-Koenigsbuch, a retired Ashkenazi diplomat, has compiled a list of Jewish family names from various cities in the Arab world before the Mizrahi ex...

The Conservative movement has issued a report maintaining its ban on officiating interfaith weddings but recommending changes to make the movement more open ...

Jewish actor Liev Schreiber attended Shabbat services at Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Cultural Center in New York, where he spoke about his work in Ukraine an...

This article discusses the importance of building a sustainable and visually appealing website for a Jewish nonprofit organization. The author draws a compar...

The author discusses the immigration policies of the Biden administration, claiming that they have led to chaos at the US border and in major American cities...

The popularity of fur coats has significantly declined in recent years, with fur salons closing and fur coats being frowned upon. The decline can be attribut...

Over 1,300 people attended a free Shabbat dinner at Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant in Brooklyn. The dinner aimed to promote coexistence and bring people toge...

Rabbi Art Green, a prominent scholar of Jewish mysticism, has been barred from Hebrew College following allegations of sexual misconduct made by a faculty me...

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, several municipal buildings in New York City, including City Hall, will be illuminated in yellow. The in...

J Street, a pro-Israel, pro-peace lobby, has withdrawn its endorsement of New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman due to his criticisms of Israel during the I...

To Life: The Past is Present is a book that tells the stories of over 90 Holocaust survivors, liberators, and rescuers who ended up in Coastal Virginia. The ...

The discussion revolves around the potential negative impact of technology on religious values, particularly in the Orthodox Jewish community. It highlights ...

A recent poll found that American and Israeli Jews have become increasingly divided on the Israel-Gaza conflict. While many American Jews are concerned with ...

The author, a professor of Jewish studies, shares her experience of struggling to find consistent and meaningful ways to engage her young children with Jewis...

The article discusses the unique societal dynamics in Israel, highlighting the close-knit nature of the country where there is almost no separation between p...

Brodetsky Primary in Leeds received positive feedback from Ofsted after its recent inspection, maintaining its good rating. The school excelled in English an...

Club 2600 is a monthly gathering in Midwood, Brooklyn for Holocaust survivors, hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island. The party is a...