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Elijah Schulman, a young bar mitzvah boy from Bethesda, MD, is planning to hold his bar mitzvah at a struggling synagogue, Mishkan Israel, in Selma, Ala., as...

Living as a Jew in Cairo, Egypt offers a complex and often challenging experience, as recounted by an anonymous American Jew residing there. While forming bo...

The text discusses the challenges and experiences of a young Jewish student trying to find a sense of Jewish community and identity on a college campus. The ...

Since the early 1900s, the concept of Jewish identity among diverse communities in Africa and the Americas has expanded significantly, with groups like Ethio...

Israeli high-school graduates can opt to defer their military service for a year through programs like Shin-Shin, where they engage in volunteer work. Partic...

In the traditionally Hasidic neighborhood of South Williamsburg, some residents are pushing against the exclusion of their area from New York City's new Citi...

Sam Halpern, father of Justin Halpern, has written a novel, "A Far Piece to Canaan," published by HarperCollins, which reflects his childhood on a Jewish sha...

Jessica Lanyadoo, a psychic with Jewish Iraqi and Polish Holocaust survivor roots, attributes her success and open-mindedness to her mixed Ashkenazi and Seph...

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has successfully regained its tax-exempt status after it was revoked by the IRS in 2012 due to failure to file requ...

Families are increasingly opting for destination bar and bat mitzvahs outside traditional synagogue settings as a way to personalize the ceremonies and creat...

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the country's largest gay synagogue, celebrated her 20th anniversary with a Hanukkah event attende...

The author recalls reconnecting with their paternal grandparents after years of estrangement, only to discover their grandfather's death online. Despite atte...

Descendants of Moroccan Jews are organizing a rededication ceremony for a historic Jewish cemetery in Cape Verde, thanks to financial support from King Moham...

Observant Jews celebrating Lag b'Omer traditionally mark the day with haircuts, symbolizing hope and an end to a period of mourning after Passover. Some are ...

Uri Scheft, a Jewish baker with Israeli and Danish roots, founded Breads Bakery in New York City, blending European and Jewish influences in his pastries and...

The article reflects on the current state of Israel, noting both challenges and achievements. While there are issues such as corruption, education quality, a...

Brad Lander, a veteran Brooklyn community organizer turned city councilman, has successfully navigated the messy world of New York politics, playing a key ro...

Ruthi Cohen, a devoted woman with a deep faith, is at the center of a narrative detailing the life and tragedy of her family in Gush Katif. Ruthi and her hus...

The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nations Capital in Washington, D.C. caters to the Jewish elite, including children of prominent figures in politics and ...

"Mourning Under Glass: Reflections on a Son's Murder" by Naftali Moses is a poignant exploration of grief and the complex aftermath of the Mercaz HaRav terro...

"City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York" edited by Deborah Dash Moore, along with other contributing authors, explores the deep and complex rela...

Rabbi Menachem Froman's legacy is a unique testament to Jewish-Muslim coexistence, bringing together ideologies often seen as diametrically opposed. As a har...

The article reflects on the concept of unity, or "achdut," within the Jewish community, drawing parallels from historical events and personal experiences. It...

"Life After Baghdad: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew in Israel, 1950-2000" is a newly translated volume of memoirs by Sasson Somekh, an Iraqi-born Israeli scholar, co...

This text describes a series of underground philosophy seminars held with a group of Hasidic Jewish participants, including Satmar and Lubavitcher members, e...

In "Where Wisdom Begins," the discussion centers on the role of religion in modern society by challenging the idea that secularism alone can solve societal c...

The Tent City Protests that began in Tel Aviv last summer, stirring up to 450,000 protesters throughout Israel in a show of both size and civility, have left...

The text discusses Jewish identity and the challenges surrounding it, focusing on how individuals grapple with their Jewishness in a modern context. It menti...

In a Jewish community in Uzbekistan, the dissolution of the Soviet Union prompts mass emigration, notably by the Bukharan Jewish Borukhov family, who relocat...

Marc Lee Raphael's "The Synagogue in America: A Short History" provides a concise and comprehensive look at the synagogue's evolution in the United States, d...

The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia tells the story of American Jews' pursuit of freedom since 1654, divided into three eras: Foun...

The text discusses the author's journey from idealism to disillusionment in Israel, starting with a desire to make a difference in the country but ending in ...

The text discusses the independence in prayer in the Jewish community, particularly focusing on funding and critique of the independent minyan movement. One ...

Simon Dubnov, a prominent Jewish historian and public intellectual in Russia, explores the debates surrounding Jewish emigration from Russia in the late 19th...

"Saul Bellow: Letters," edited by Benjamin Taylor, offers an intimate look into Bellow's life and career, detailing the challenges he faced in his writing jo...

Abraham Joshua Heschel's 1953 speech highlighting the need for more meaningful prayer experiences serves as a backdrop for the rise of over sixty independent...

In a literary review, Jacob Paul's novel "Sarah/Sara" follows the story of Sarah Frankel, an Orthodox woman who embarks on a kayaking journey in Alaska after...

"The Cookbook Collector" by Goodman is a novel set during the late 1990s and early 2000s in California, intertwining themes of love, work, risk, and Jewish i...

"Leap of Faith" is a documentary exploring the journeys of individuals and families converting to Orthodox Judaism, highlighting the sacrifices and challenge...

Last fall, religious conflicts in Israel included protests at the Intel factory in Jerusalem over Sabbath work and clashes about public observance of Jewish ...

The Jewish Free School (JFS) case in London revolved around a boy, M, whose Jewishness was questioned due to his mother's non-Orthodox conversion. The Suprem...

American Judaism in America, especially non-Orthodox movements like Reform and Conservative, has seen a significant decline over the past few decades, with d...

Israeli artist Rafram Chaddad, known for documenting Jewish heritage in Libya, recounts his five-month imprisonment in a Libyan jail in 2010 in his book "Raf...

The author reflects on the complex relationship with their uncle in Havana, a communist who stayed behind in Cuba after their family fled in 1962. Despite at...

In this personal reflection by Etgar Keret, he describes taking his 7-year-old son Lev to vote in the 2013 elections, reflecting on his own childhood memory ...

In early 2011, the author's premature daughter Rena faced a life-threatening intestinal condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis. As Rena fought for her ...

"Gangster Squad" features Sean Penn as Meyer Mickey Cohen, a Jewish mobster from the mid-20th century known for his criminal activities in Chicago, Las Vegas...

The author reflects on the trade of R.A. Dickey from the New York Mets, drawing parallels between the management decisions in sports, like adhering to Moneyb...

A group of nearly 9,000 Bnei Menashe from northeastern India, believing themselves to be descendants of the Israelite tribe of Menashe, is making aliyah to I...

The closure of New York's iconic Stage Deli after 75 years, located near Carnegie Hall, marks the end of an era in Jewish deli history. The deli, founded by ...