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A Jewish family reflects on their decision to leave the United States due to racial discrimination and marginalization, settling in Canada for safety and a b...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the author reflects on their experience attending virtual mourning rituals after a friend's mother's passing, unable t...

Sage Rosenfels, a former NFL quarterback, discusses the experience of being a Jewish athlete in rural Iowa versus Miami in an interview on the Menschwarmers ...

A woman reconnects with a friend who is in prison for money laundering and becomes her pen pal, navigating the restrictions and rules of the prison system wh...

Alejandra Pizarnik, a prominent Argentine poet born to Jewish immigrants from Poland, crafted deeply abstract and emotional poetry, exploring diasporic exper...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center faced ethical dilemmas regarding ventilator allocation due to a surge in patients and equi...

Producer Josh Kross shares heartwarming stories and anecdotes from the Unorthodox community to bring light during social distancing, capturing the diverse ex...

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, there is a call to view life as a precious gift and to embrace a new perspective. The current situation presents a spiritual opport...

In this episode of 'Unorthodox,' producer Josh Kross shares an intimate Havdalah service, emphasizing community and creativity during social distancing. Thro...

Drew Hayden Taylor, an Ojibway writer, known for his truth-telling and humor, brings Indigenous perspectives to the literary world. Through his writing, he e...

The article discusses the coverage of the Orthodox Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the unfair focus on their religious identity wh...

This episode of Unorthodox features an audio diary by producer Sara Fredman Aeder, documenting her family's life in quarantine in Westchester, NY. The diary ...

In a recent episode of Unorthodox, Mark discusses his experience with self-quarantine during COVID-19 alongside his daughter Klara, comparing it to a scene f...

Erin Davis, a renowned radio personality in Toronto, experienced a profound tragedy when her 24-year-old daughter, Lauren, passed away, leaving behind a youn...

Joe Biden, a fixture in U.S. politics for over four decades, is seeing increased support from Jewish communities amid his pursuit of the Democratic president...

Michael Coren, known for being outspoken and conservative, experienced a significant shift in his views, particularly regarding supporting gay marriage, lead...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and journalist Naomi Zeveloff discuss the Israeli elections, the potential shift of Jewish Israelis towards voting for the...

The text discusses the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and emphasizes that while there is no current vaccine or medication against the virus, simple non...

Rabbi Hara Person, the Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, has published a book titled Deepening the Dialogue: American Jews and Is...

Amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in Brooklyn, the Guardian Angels, a volunteer safety group founded by Curtis Sliwa, have stationed members outside Shabba...

Yossi Klein Halevy, an American-Israeli writer, engages in Israeli-Palestinian dialogue through his best-selling book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, avo...

Amid a spate of anti-Semitic incidents in Brooklyn, the Guardian Angels, a volunteer crime prevention group, initiated patrols in Jewish neighborhoods such a...

This article explores the historical rise of men's clubs within American Jewish communities during the early 20th century, particularly following the 1927 su...

The article discusses the recent increase in anti-Semitic attacks against Orthodox Jews, particularly in the New York area, highlighting incidents of physica...

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, explores the concept of the Image of God in his upcoming book and its influence on Judaism and the world. This discus...

Rabbi Prof. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg reflects on the significance of celebrating Independence Day in Israel as a statement of faith, discussing the role of Is...

Bret Stephens, a well-known New York Times columnist, participated in a discussion at the Z3 conference about politics in the US and Israel. The Z3 Project, ...

Rabbi Susan Silverman, sister of comedian Sarah Silverman, officiated Tiffany Haddish's bat mitzvah, a unique event that coincided with Haddish's 40th birthd...

The article discusses the intertwining narratives surrounding David Zaikin, a Ukrainian-born Canadian citizen living in London, and Michael Flynn, the former...

In "A Modern Orthodox Hedgehog for a Postmodern World: Part 1" by Gil S. Perl, the concept of a Hedgehog - a core, passionate belief that drives success - is...

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas intends to republish the book "Exodus from Iraq" by the late Iraqi-Israeli writer Yitzhak Bar Moshe, detailing ...

In Breaking Bread: Ep. 205, a podcast episode focusing on food and community, hosts interview Jackie Victor of Avalon International Breads and Phil Goldsmith...

The Forward, with a history of over 120 years and a new digital approach, envisions a united global Jewish community promoting justice, truth, and compassion...

As the NHL season progresses, Jewish player Zach Hyman rejoins the Maple Leafs after coach Mike Babcock's departure. However, the focus shifts to Don Cherry,...

Dr. Ben Kasstan, a medical anthropologist, delves into his book "Making Bodies Kosher" in a conversation with Gilad Halpern and Dina Kraft. The book explores...

Dr. Ben Kasstan, a medical anthropologist at the University of Sussex and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, talks about his book "Making Bodies Kosher: The...

In Los Angeles, a new wave of bagel shops like Pops Bagels, Maurys Bagels, and Courage Bagels, run by transplants from the East Coast, are redefining bagel-m...

At the Z3 Conference in Palo Alto, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the theme of "One People, Two Centers, Three Opinions." They ...

At the Z3 conference, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the theme of "One People, Two Centers, Three Opinions." They explore the i...

Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, a renowned author and rabbi, discusses ethical speech and his interactions with the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Unorthodox's latest episode ...

Jewish weddings have evolved over time to include customs like the chuppah and breaking a glass, adapting to modern trends such as egalitarianism and same-se...

R. Nathan Sternhartz of Nemirov, a key figure in Bratslav Hasidism, inherited the leadership of the movement after R. Nahman of Bratslav's death. Unlike R. N...

Shmuel Rosner, in collaboration with Prof. Camil Fuchs, has written a book called "Israeli Judaism," which examines the current attitudes of Israelis towards...

In 1988, East Germany under Erich Honecker made unprecedented efforts to engage with its Jewish community, organizing events around the 50th anniversary of K...

The Letter of the Eighteen, written by 18 religious Jewish families in the Soviet republic of Georgia in 1969, was a bold plea to emigrate to Israel rooted i...

Alan Goldsher, a freelance writer, found himself amidst controversy when he stepped in to replace the resigned editorial board of Deadspin. Hosted by Gabe Pu...

The text explores the complexities of ritual pluralism within Jewish denominational spaces, focusing on the tensions between normative practices and deviant ...

Protests have erupted in Iraq and Lebanon as citizens revolt against their governments and Iran's influence over their countries, with demonstrators in Iraq ...

In a piece for Haaretz newspaper, culture reporter Liza Rozovsky explores the impact of political oppression on contemporary Russian artists, highlighting th...

Liza Rozovsky explores the impact of political oppression on contemporary Russian culture and the creative expressions of former Soviet immigrants in Israel ...