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In Poland, there is a growing interest in Jewish heritage and a revival of Jewish identity, with people rediscovering their hidden Jewish roots and convertin...

Mitch Albom, a former member of Temple Beth Shalom's USY chapter, became a successful author after his early days as a musician in a band. Despite his Jewish...

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectati...

Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, originally from Jerusalem but now based in London, collaborated on "Jerusalem: A Cookbook" to revisit the flavors of ...

A person recounts their first experience of Simchat Torah before officially converting to Judaism. The celebration at Bnai Jeshurun synagogue in Manhattan ov...

Yossi Huttler, author of Lakol Zman: A Poetical Journey Through The Jewish Year, reflects on his temporary sukkah as a rustic weeklong shelter, expressing re...

An engaging video by IKAR, a Los Angeles synagogue, showcases Michael Brous moving through various LA locations blowing a shofar to stir excitement for the H...

The text briefly mentions a festival in Toronto but does not provide any specific details or information.

Multiple Jewish innovators have made significant contributions to the ice cream industry. Reuben Mattus, a Polish immigrant, revolutionized the business by c...

Hamlet Zhou, a musician from Zimbabwe, is a member of the Lemba people, descendants of Jewish migrants from Yemen. The Lemba have been receiving attention du...

Frances Alenikoff, a dancer who passed away at 91, was known for her unique fusion of Israeli, Hasidic, Russian, and Afro-Caribbean influences in her perform...

Pete Wells of The New York Times awarded two out of four stars to Hill Country, a Chelsea barbecue restaurant owned by Marc Glosserman, the cousin of the aut...

"In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks" by Erica Brown explores the challenge of truly experiencing mourning during the period between ...

Participants on a Birthright Israel trip experienced a memorable night at a Bedouin tent in Kfar Hanokdim, owned by Israeli Jews but operated by Bedouins. Th...

During a group trip near David Ben-Gurion's grave, participants were asked to disclose their relationship status using colored M&M candies: red for unavailab...

Ted Comet, founder of the renowned Celebrate Israel Parade, initially overcame challenges such as the lack of Jewish marching bands by recruiting Catholic sc...

In Montreal's Hasidic community, obtaining kosher wine beyond the limited selection at government-owned stores led to an underground network of obtaining and...

Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, is revealed to be the biological father of children with former New York Councilmember Melinda Katz, news that ...

Philip Levine, a celebrated poet known for portraying the blue-collar experience, reflects on his Jewish identity, ferocity in pursuing poetry, and influence...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn voted against a proposed boycott of Israeli goods with a decisive 1,005 to 653 vote. The debate on the boycott had inten...

The text explores the culinary tradition of kubbeh, focusing on the experience at Mordoch in Machaneh Yehuda, Jerusalem. The Agai family, known for their han...

The text explores the complexities of Orthodox Jewish culture, particularly focusing on the pressures and expectations surrounding modesty. It delves into th...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn is embroiled in a heated debate over whether to hold a vote on banning Israeli goods, a local reflection of the larger g...

Congressman Steve Cohen, the first Jewish congressman from Tennessee, faces a significant challenge as recent redistricting has removed the Jewish community ...

Seth Morrison, a former board member of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), resigned in protest of the organization's involvement in the eviction of Palestinian ...

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new eruv construction sparked opposition due to security concerns, reflecting the unique challenges faced by the Jewish comm...

Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants and are key to a healthy environment. The phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in bees has been linked...

South African Jews continue to grapple with the complex legacy of apartheid, where the community was divided between those who supported the regime for perce...

Yossi Huttler reflects on the concept of Diras Arai, the temporary dwelling, in Jewish tradition. He muses on the faith involved in residing within these imp...

Ulpana High School in Maale Levona is not a typical girls' religious school. Founded by Gadi Ben Zimra and his wife Nurit, it aims to shape a new generation ...

On September 11, 2001, Esty and Dovi Scheiner carried on with their planned wedding despite the chaos of the terrorist attacks, creating a moment of joy in a...

In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, leader of the Abayudaya Jewish community, lost a petition challenging alleged vote-rigging and voter intimidation during his...

Young urban Israelis initiated the recent tent-city protests in Israel, initially driven by rising housing costs but rooted in self-interest rather than genu...

Three major Left parties, the Communist Party U.S.A., the Socialist Party U.S.A., and the Democratic Socialists of America, discuss merging and starting a re...

Mexico City is a vibrant hub for kosher food with a mix of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews. The city offers a variety of kosher dining options, from authentic Me...

Blair Nosan, the founder of Suddenly Sauer, a Detroit-based pickle business, creates innovative Jewish-inflected cuisine like maple gravlax and homemade crea...

The article examines a study by Noah Leavitt and Helen Kim on Asian-Jewish intermarriages and their influence on raising Jewish children. Conducted through i...

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was a prominent figure at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, embodying the intersection of sports and anal...

In a rural village in Kenya, a small Jewish community led by Yosef Njogu and Avraham Ndungu is striving to maintain their Jewish identity while incorporating...

In Uganda, during election time, President Yoweri Museveni is running for another term with extensive advertising promoting his achievements. In the midst of...

This article explores the complex legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, where 146 workers, mostly young Jewish and Italian girls, perished....

In a historical piece from 1911, originally published in the Forverts, the Ladies Waist Makers Union actively exposed hazardous working conditions in factori...

In December 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire case proceeded to jury deliberation, following closing arguments in the trial against factory owners I...

Recent publications have highlighted the pursuit of happiness, linking it to understanding our own mental processes. As Purim approaches, the Jewish traditio...

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history, claimed the lives of 175 workers, many of whom were ...

In the wake of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which claimed the lives of numerous young workers, New York City witnessed its largest demonstr...

The article recounts the tragic stories of multiple victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, highlighting the devastating personal losses and the des...

Set against the backdrop of early 20th century New York City, this poignant story recounts the tragic fate of the Rosen family following the Triangle Shirtwa...

The article from the Forverts, dated March 27, 1911, captures the harrowing scene outside a morgue on 26th Street, following the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist F...

The article shares poignant survivor accounts from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, highlighting the experiences of two young women, Miss Ray Co...