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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...

Jewish life in Tennessee has a rich history, dating back to 1838 with the arrival of David Hart in Memphis. Notable Jewish figures from the state include Ado...

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...

Matthew Fishbane explores the concept and cultural implications of Burning Man Israel, drawing parallels between its origins in the American desert and its m...

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...

President Obama made a visit to Canter's Deli in Los Angeles, a beloved spot among the Jewish community in the city. During his meal, he conversed with a tea...

In Seattle, the Sephardi Jewish community, descended from Jews expelled from Spain, is working to preserve its Ladino language and heritage through initiativ...

The article explores the dilemma faced by interfaith couples debating whether to send their child to a Jewish preschool or a public one, highlighting the imp...

The article weaves a narrative involving Mitch Neyman, a planetary scientist who is thrust into action when a meteor explodes above Chelyabinsk, Russia, caus...

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, a prominent Haredi Jewish leader in Hungary, faced criticism for his actions before and during the Holocaust. He held extrem...

In light of escalating violence in Israel, an unexpected friendship has formed between Yehonatan Toker, an Israeli reserve officer, and Hamze Awawdeh, a Pale...

Tens of thousands of visitors gathered at Montefiore Cemetery in Queens to mark the 20th yahrzeit of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebb...

Two 13-year-old boys were arrested for vandalizing a Jewish cemetery in Manchester, England, where swastikas were painted on tombstones and 40 headstones wer...

Jewish London recently hosted the fifth annual Gefiltefest food fair, featuring discussions and workshops on kosher food, including topics like raising free-...

Avi Levy went from being a former prisoner with limited kitchen experience to winning Master Chef Israel, opening successful restaurant Hamotzi in Jerusalem,...

In Donetsk, a once bustling industrial city, the ongoing conflict between pro-Russian and Ukrainian forces has turned the city into a place of fear and uncer...

Josh Orlian, a 12-year-old Orthodox Jewish boy, recently made his stand-up comedy debut on Americas Got Talent, performing explicit jokes which drew mixed re...

In the political landscape shaken by Eric Cantor's defeat, a new group of Jewish Republicans eyes opportunities to fill the void he left as the only Jewish R...

The discussion after the Pew Research report highlights the concerning rate of intermarriage among American Jews, with 58% overall and even higher among non-...

Rabbi Elijah Guttmacher, known as the Tzaddik of Grtz in 19th-century Eastern Europe, was a miracle worker who received thousands of petitions (kvitlekh) fro...

During World War I, a significant number of Jews served in various armies, leading to instances of Jews fighting against fellow Jews. The story of a soldier ...

Descendants of four Portuguese Jewish brothers who fled the Inquisition in Portugal in 1614 gathered in Amsterdam to commemorate their heritage, although man...

Pope Francis, during his visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, placed a piece of paper in the crevices bearing the "Lord's Prayer." This symbolic gesture, ...

Leah Vincent articulates her deliberate choice to use the term 'Yeshivish' to describe the ultra-Orthodox non-Hasidic Jewish community she originates from. D...

After years of delays and challenges, an Orthodox women's EMT corps named Ezras Nashim is set to launch in Brooklyn to cater to the needs of observant Jewish...

The article delves into how the traditional role of Jewish mothers, characterized by self-sacrifice and high expectations, has evolved in modern times. The a...

In Israel, Greek cuisine is experiencing a surge in popularity alongside Balkan food, with many eateries offering authentic Greek dishes and ingredients. Not...

Ruth Messinger and her granddaughter, Francesca Sternfeld, share a home in New York City, finding joy and support in their intergenerational living arrangeme...

Joey Allaham and David Kolotkin, known for Prime Grill steakhouse in Midtown, have expanded to the Upper West Side with Prime Burger, a kosher sports bar ser...

An Israeli app called Cups, originally launched in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, has now arrived in New York City offering a monthly subscription for unlimited cof...

"The German Doctor" is a film adapted by Argentinian filmmaker Lucia Puenzo from her novel "Wakolda," which explores a chance meeting between a mysterious do...

The Mimouna Club, founded in Morocco's Al-Akhawayn University, aims to celebrate the country's Jewish heritage and promote cultural diversity. Despite facing...

Jacob Birnbaum, the founder of the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry (SSSJ), passed away at 87, leaving behind a lasting legacy of grassroots activism. Birnb...

Pundak De-Luxe is a new Brooklyn-style barbecue restaurant in Jaffa, Israel, offering artisanal smoked meats inspired by traditional American BBQ methods. Th...

Silvana, an eclectic African-Israeli café in Harlem, stands out with its mezuzah-adorned entrance amid a busy urban setting. Founded by Sivan Baron, an Israe...

Dr. David Applebaum, a renowned physician and talmid chacham, made significant contributions to Israeli emergency medicine, including developing innovative m...

Eshel, a national organization supporting LGBT Jews and their families in Orthodox communities, recently held its second annual retreat for Orthodox parents ...

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the famous Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, has made a name for herself beyond her father's legacy as a talented performer with a soulf...

In a conversation by Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah, they discuss various topics including the prevalence of polygamy among the Bedouin in the Negev, the shor...

The Russian Jewish Congress faced criticism for renting out the Poklonnaya Hill Memorial Synagogue, serving as a synagogue and Holocaust memorial, to a bank ...