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In Sullivan County, NY, zoning changes are prompting developers to replace outdated bungalows with modern townhouses, impacting the traditional Jewish holida...

New zoning regulations in Sullivan County, NY, updated to meet state building codes, are leading to the disappearance of Catskills bungalow colonies that hav...

The Jewish Culture Club at North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences near Atlanta provides a unique and organized Jewish community within a public sc...

The text delves into the changing landscape for American Jews from the early 20th century to the present day. It reflects on the golden era after WWII when A...

In Israel, the practice of changing or adopting Hebrew names for immigrants has shifted from being a tool of assimilation to a personal choice of autonomy an...

In the early 1980s, a significant resettlement effort orchestrated by Baltimore Hebrew Congregation led to the successful integration of a Vietnamese family,...

The author reflects on their own conversion process and the impact of Rabbi Barry Freundel's conviction for voyeurism on conversion candidates. They suggest ...

The article discusses the challenges reporters for Jewish publications face when questioning interviewees about their Jewish identity. It delves into the con...

Rabbi Barry Freundel, a prominent Washington rabbi, was sentenced to 6-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to 52 misdemeanor counts of voyeurism for se...

The text challenges white American Jews to reconsider their views on race, pointing out the historical alliance between Jews and African Americans in fightin...

Letty and Bert Pogrebin, a Jewish couple living on Manhattan's Upper West Side since 1970, share insights into their daily life, household division of chores...

Prof. Gabriel Weimann from the University of Haifa discusses the evolution of terrorist communication on the Internet with host Gilad Halpern. Dr. Caroline L...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Peter Beinart's suggestion for American Jews to pressure Israel, Moshe Arens' claim that opposition to Netany...

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

A mother and daughter, Josie and her mom, annually participate in an art project called Chalk to remember the Triangle Factory Fire, a tragic event that spur...

The text discusses the experiences of Shulem Deen, a former Skver Hasidic Jew from New Square, New York. Deen's memoir details his journey of questioning the...

The Jewish community in Manchester, a prominent Orthodox hub, is experiencing a surge in anti-Semitic incidents, including swastikas, abuse, and violence, wi...

Yahadut Hatorah, an ultra-Orthodox Israeli political party, has incorporated recently discovered footage of the Chofetz Chaim attending a 1923 event in Vienn...

In this episode of 'The Collecting Jews' podcast, hosts Don and Noah, along with guest Judy Maltz, discuss the State Comptroller's report exposing the extrav...

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Under-14 basketball team traveled to New York City to participate in the Gatorade Battle of the Boroughs tournament during NBA All-Star we...

Joshua Rocco, an 18-year-old Jewish hockey player from New Jersey, finds himself in the unlikely environment of Sugar Land, Texas, as part of the Sugar Land ...

Jewish campus groups are actively addressing the issue of sexual assault on college campuses by implementing initiatives to support victims and change how un...

Deborah Feldman narrates her unexpected move to Berlin from the U.S. with her son, highlighting her complex relationship with Germany as a Jew. Despite initi...

Camp Massad in the Poconos, founded by the Shulsinger family in 1941, aimed to instill Zionism in American youth through a Hebrew-immersive experience, empha...

The Bnai Abraham synagogue, a historic wood-frame structure and the oldest intact synagogue in Texas, has been relocated from Brenham to the Dell Jewish Comm...

The Matzoball, a popular party for Jewish singles held on Christmas Eve, began in 1987 by Andrew Rudnick as a way to bring together young Jewish professional...

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. ...

Despite historical concerns about diminishing Jewish identity echoed in publications like Look magazine 50 years ago and the recent Pew Research report, the ...

The text discusses the grave injustice of the Staten Island grand jury's decision to not bring an NYPD officer to trial for the chokehold death of Eric Garne...

The article discusses the impact of Iranian Jews on shaping modern Los Angeles since the 1970s. It highlights how Iranian Jews revitalized a declining Jewish...

The article discusses how Talmudic sages historically argued for fair wages, an issue still relevant today as the debate over income inequality and minimum w...

Dr. Noah Efron, a prominent academic, delves into the question of why Jews hold a significant presence in the sciences, offering a fresh perspective. On a di...

Mimouna, a group of Moroccan Muslims dedicated to preserving Jewish Moroccan culture, held an event at Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan to educate a...

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, a major evangelical Christian group supporting Israel, plans to launch its own aliyah operation to facil...

Israeli expatriates in the U.K., organized by the new Israeli Forum Task Force, made a political statement by protesting outside the Qatari Embassy in London...

The legacy of Jews in the Americas may extend back to the inaugural voyage of Columbus in 1492, with Luis de Torres, a recent convert from Judaism, aboard Co...

On an intermediate day of Sukkot, thousands of Orthodox Jews visit Hershey Park for a festive event combining amusement park rides, Jewish entertainment, and...

Prof. Smadar Lavie discusses race and gender in contemporary Israel, focusing on the experiences of Mizrahi single mothers. Dr. Eran Dorfman explores the mec...

The author reflects on their conversion to Judaism and the significance of the High Holy Days since their mikvah immersion five years ago. They recount a piv...

Efforts are being made within the Jewish community to address the taboo surrounding suicide and mental illness. Initiatives like Elijah's Journey aim to rais...

Breslov Hasidim annually travel to Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah to pray at Rebbe Nachman's grave, fostering a vibrant religious pilgrimage. Despite escala...

In "Sephardi Lives: A Documentary History, 1700-1950," Professors Julia Phillips Cohen and Sarah Abrevaya Stein explore the lives and experiences of Sephardi...

Yihye Haybi, a Jewish man from Yemen, worked at a medical clinic where he excelled as a medical assistant and photographer, despite photography being illegal...

Entenmann's, a well-known kosher bakery with roots tracing back to 1924, is closing its Long Island factory due to market challenges, resulting in layoffs an...

Dothan, Alabama, a small town with a dwindling Jewish population, embarked on a unique plan to revitalize its Jewish community in 2008. Funded by Larry Blumb...

Senator Brian Schatz, Hawaii's Jewish political figure, faced a tense primary contest against Colleen Hanabusa, as results from the Democratic primary were i...

In New York City, two mohels have been banned from performing the controversial circumcision rite known as metzitzah b'peh (MBP) after five infants were infe...

Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special provide a unique summer camp experience for over 400 Jewish children with cancer and chronic medical conditions, offering...

Katz's Delicatessen, an iconic New York City establishment founded in 1888 and famous for its appearance in films like "When Harry Met Sally," has successful...