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The funeral of Simone Veil, a prominent figure in French politics and Jewish history, sparked a debate about the identity of France's true Jews. Veil, a Holo...

In episode 96 of Unorthodox, the podcast explores the world of Jewish summer camps with guests sharing their experiences and insights. Sandy Fox discusses th...

Lynn Mitchell runs an underground restaurant in her Tel Aviv home called Mama Lynna, offering vegan Moroccan cuisine on Tuesdays and Indian dishes on Fridays...

Rabbi Joseph Rozin, known as the Rogochover, was a renowned 20th-century talmudic genius known for his unconventional and highly original legal thinking. His...

"The Wedding Plan" is a film directed by Rama Burshtein, known for her portrayal of the haredi community in movies like "Fill the Void." The story follows Mi...

The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature d...

Kylie Ora Lobell shares her journey of planning a Jewish wedding shortly before her conversion, highlighting the support and generosity she received from the...

Zev Eleff responds to Elli Fischer and Matt Williams' critiques of his essay "The Vanishing Non-Observant Orthodox Jew," clarifying that his study does not d...

Zev Eleff's article responds to the notion of a disappearing non-observant Orthodox Jew within the American Jewish community, pointing out the lack of clear ...

The author delves into the biblical narrative of a man gathering wood on Shabbat in Numbers 15, exploring its significance and harsh punishment of public sto...

Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate for a Georgia House seat, has shifted towards center in an attempt to appeal to moderate voters by pledging to oppose in...

Shulem Deen, raised in the ultra-orthodox Skverer sect, shares his journey from extreme Hasidism to secularism in his book "All Who Go Do Not Return." Growin...

The term "Non-Observant Orthodox Jew" gained attention in the 1970s, describing Orthodox Jews who did not strictly adhere to Jewish law but identified with O...

In episode 91 of "Wall This Way," the discussion covers Donald Trump's visit to the Holy Land. The guest, Yascha Mounk, a Harvard lecturer specializing in pr...

Brighton Beach Pride, a Russian-speaking pride parade in Brooklyn, marked a significant moment for the LGBTQ community, challenging homophobia within the con...

In Seattle, two Sephardic synagogues, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth and Sephardic Bikur Holim, engage in the tradition of baking traditional Sephardic pastries...

This episode of Unorthodox features comedian H. Alan Scott, who discusses his unique journey from being raised Mormon to converting to Judaism, driven by his...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik embarked on a mission to revitalize Jewish education in Boston, particularly through Maimonides School, emphasizing the synthesi...

In a discussion with members of the Knesset and local rabbis, an Orthodox rabbi reflects on the misalignment between American and Israeli Jewish communities,...

The murder of Lucie Sarah Halimi, a religious woman in Paris, by a 27-year-old African Muslim, brought attention to the complexities of the case. Despite ini...

Kendrick Lamar's recent references to Hebrew Israelite ideology have sparked curiosity about his connection to the movement. It was revealed that his cousin,...

Dr. Talia Sagiv, a sociologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the challenges faced by young Israelis of mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardi descent...

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson made a record $5 million donation to President Trump's inauguration committee, the largest contribution ever given for such an...

In a podcast episode featuring Allison, Noah, and political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin from the Tel Aviv Review, three main topics were discussed: plans for...

The article discusses the forgotten tragedy of the pogroms in the Russian Empire between 1917 and 1922, considered by some as a genocide, which resulted in t...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Jewish writer Daphne Merkin discusses her book "This Close to Happy: A Reckoning With Depression," blending memoir, case study...

The article discusses the experience of a Brooklyn Jew trying an L.A.-based bagel truck named Yeastie Boys, inspired by the Beastie Boys and New York City. D...

Rebecca Goldstein's book "Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity" sparked intense engagement from a previous reader, evidenced by extensiv...

Uzi Rebhun's analysis in "Jews and the American Religious Landscape" delves into American Jewry's demographics, intermarriage, socioeconomic status, religiou...

"Hatuey: Memory of Fire," a Yiddish-Cuban opera, recently premiered in Havana, marking a cultural milestone that bridges Jewish and Cuban heritage. This achi...

Jewish businessman Jona Rechnitz pleaded guilty to bribing public officials, admitting to providing financial benefits and political contributions in exchang...

The impact of divorce on children, especially in the Orthodox Jewish community, is lifelong and profound. Children of divorce face challenges such as a loss ...

Dr. Yitzchak Schechter, a clinical psychologist and director of the Center for Applied Psychology at Bikur Cholim in Monsey, New York, has been conducting re...

Sarah Kreimer, an Israeli-American activist, recently released her memoir delving into the challenges and progress of Jewish-Arab dialogue in Israel over the...

Ashkenazi Jews may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease due to genetic mutations such as LRRK2 and GBA. Individuals like Sergey Brin and ...

Danae Elon's documentary, "PS Jerusalem," functions as both a personal narrative and a broader commentary on the complexities of life in Jerusalem. The film,...

Stephen Miller, a key aide to President Donald Trump, played a significant role in promoting the administration's controversial travel ban targeting several ...

This episode of Unorthodox discusses the recent successes of Jewish baseball players and features an interview with Adam Irving about his documentary on Dari...

The Purim Report details a day in the life of the author on Purim eve and Purim day in 2015, with reflections on the various traditions and activities surrou...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked a heated debate, leading to a symposium by Lehrhaus ...

The Jewish community has made progress in responding to Tay-Sachs through genetic testing, but standardization of carrier screening remains inconsistent. Rab...

The author reflects on his involvement in the anti-Trump movement, highlighting the conflict within the movement regarding support for controversial figures ...

Confectionery! in New York City's East Village features a Mitzvah Wall where customers can pre-purchase treats for individuals facing challenges, exemplifyin...

Congregation Bnai Israel in Daly City, California is the only Karaite synagogue in North America, upholding traditions that diverged from Rabbinic Judaism ar...

In a symposium focused on the Orthodox Union's statement about professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues, Matt Reingold explores the role of schola...

In this episode of "In Florida We Trust," recorded at Temple Israel in West Palm Beach, Florida, Igor Shteyrenberg, director of the Miami Jewish Film Festiva...

Jews were found to be the most positively perceived religious group in America according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, maintaining their top rankin...

The article discusses the failure of the American left to effectively respond to the tragedy in Syria, drawing parallels between the Spanish Civil War and th...

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a historic kosher Jewish wedding took place on the rooftop of a landmark building, officiated by Rabbi Bentzion Butman of Chabad in ...

Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive who heads President Trump's National Economic Council, is planning to issue executive orders aimed at weakening f...