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The author reflects on her experience attending her first Yizkor service in 1982 as a child and her more recent attendance following her mother's death in 20...

The Passover Seder, a night of questions and reflections, takes place against the backdrop of current events, such as Israel's conflict with Hamas, making in...

"King Khat" explores the story of an Israeli scientist named Gabi who, fascinated by the psychoactive effects of the khat plant, synthesizes its active subst...

Nate Oman, a devout Mormon, went on a 10-hour drive to Philadelphia to purchase whiskey and other leavened products for Passover from a Jewish congregation t...

Tom Weiss, a beloved figure on New York's Upper West Side, passed away at 61 due to a pulmonary embolism. Known for his exceptional acts of chesed, especiall...

Ezra Weinblatt, the son of a well-known rabbi in the Washington D.C. area, was arrested after an altercation with protesters outside the Israeli Embassy, whe...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to expand the definition of hate crimes by adding 31 offenses to the existing list in response to a rise in antisem...

The article explores the history and tradition of matzo, highlighting that traditionally, soft matzo was more common than the dry, cracker-like version typic...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a Jewish school in Kyiv for a model Passover seder, engaging with students and drawing parallels between the h...

Despite the Israeli military's assertion that it provides for its soldiers' needs, many soldiers still lack basic equipment and supplies even six months into...

Rabbi Lara Haft Yom Tov reflects on the traditional Passover declaration "Let all who are hungry come and eat," emphasizing its call to feed the hungry. The ...

Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy in Manchester, a Charedi girls primary school, received an outstanding ranking from Ofsted in its recent inspection. The schoo...

Amid challenging times since October, Jewish organizations face a turbulent period marked by tragedy, rising antisemitism, and shifting priorities. In respon...

In response to the challenges faced by the Jewish community since October, including antisemitism and polarization, it is essential for Jewish organizations ...

A survey conducted by the Jewish Federations of North America found that, during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a majority of American Jews expressed...

In Vienna, the Hotel Sans Souci offers a unique experience with its world-class collection of Roy Lichtenstein's art, setting it apart from other five-star h...

The discussion explores the theme of loneliness, empathy, and unity in the context of the Talmudic story of Choni and the weekly Torah portion Metzora. The T...

April 19 sees Shabbat starting at various times across different cities in the UK, with important times for London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead...

Prominent figures in the Jewish community and beyond have shared heartwarming stories highlighting the kindness and menschlichkeit of the late Joseph Lieberm...

The passing of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine marks the end of an era in Jewish and baseball history. Erskine was part of the iconic Dodgers teams of t...

The letter addresses children who are estranged from their parents, emphasizing the deep hurt and complexities of these relationships. The writer draws on ex...

The author reflects on the sudden deaths of two friends, Kate and Hilda, due to cancer and contrasts their swift passing with her son's insistence on living ...

The author recounts their experience as a caregiver for their elderly parents on a Pesach vacation overseas. The journey is filled with challenges, including...

Little Big Mountain, a fourth-generation Native American from the Jororo tribe, shares his culture and history near Lake Tohopekaliga, outside of Orlando. Th...

Lily Messing, a high school senior in Tucson, Arizona, founded 100+ Teens Who Care to empower teenagers to make a collective impact through philanthropy with...

Lily Messing, a high school senior from Tucson, Arizona, founded 100+ Teens Who Care to empower high school students to collectively donate $25 each at quart...

Jaclyn Best, a 32-year-old synagogue administrator from Boulder, CO, and a Renewal Jew, shares her struggles navigating discussions around Israel and Palesti...

Chesky Blau, an Orthodox Hasidic Rabbi from Brooklyn, NY, is leaning towards the Republican party despite being a registered Democrat. He notes significant s...

The text discusses the impressive achievements of Jewish hockey player Zach Hyman, who joined the Edmonton Oilers in 2021 and has become a top scorer in the ...

A Jewish therapist delves into the complexities of the relationship between financial stress and mental health, offering insights on societal pressures, fina...

In the 1800s, New York City's Jewish elite dined at The Kosher Delmonico, a high-end kosher restaurant opened by Felix Marx, a Jewish Frenchman. Prior to thi...

Omer Neutra, a Jewish American who served in the Israeli army, was taken hostage by Hamas. In an interview with his parents, they express concern that intern...

Susan Rupright, a 78-year-old retired foundation director from Valdosta, GA, expresses uncertainty about voting in the 2024 presidential election due to her ...

A video showcasing the journey of Nicolle Rubinstein, from being not religious to becoming a Chabad emissary in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Holocaust survivors Jacob and Hedy Weiss, along with NYC Council members, participated in a model Passover seder to promote unity and solidarity amidst heigh...

Jeff Solomon, a 78-year-old retired foundation director from Miami, FL, shares his increased support for Joe Biden following the October 7 terror attacks, em...

Josh Mandelbaum, an environmental attorney and city councilmember from Des Moines, IA, is a Democratic Party member, Reform Jewish denomination, and self-ide...

Ushi Teitelbaum, an Orthodox Jewish Republican residing in Brooklyn, expresses concern over rising antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of economic stabi...

Deborah Pardes, a 58-year-old unaffiliated Jewish voter from Los Angeles, shares her journey of becoming a one-issue voter following the October 7 terror att...

Don Cohen, a retired Jewish community relations professional from West Bloomfield, MI, expresses concern about the need for increased security for the Jewish...

Hershel Gottdiener, a discreet benefactor from Monsey, is known for quietly performing acts of chesed such as aiding impoverished families, bailing out Jews ...

Hershel Gottdiener, a discreet philanthropist from Monsey, is known for his behind-the-scenes acts of kindness such as helping incarcerated individuals, fund...

Eva R. Cohen, a rabbinical student and leader of a Humanistic Jewish congregation in Minneapolis, discusses the lack of empathy for Israel in the aftermath o...

In the aftermath of the events of October 7, Mishpacha's team ventured to Penn Station to gauge the impact on unaffiliated Jews. Led by Nachi Gordon of Meani...

In "On Call: Chapter 3 Jeopardy," the protagonist, a medical resident, grapples with being called into work on Shabbat as a substitute for a colleague. Despi...

The writer grapples with the struggle of balancing values as she navigates interactions with her off-the-derech sister in her home. She reflects on the chall...

A Jewish family's journey to the airport to fly to California turns into a chaotic experience when their car gets into a pileup on the highway. The protagoni...

The text discusses 20 significant contributors' viewpoints on pivotal changes, trends, and developments in the last two decades within the Jewish community. ...

The text discusses 20 turning points in the past two decades as identified by various contributors. Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel discusses the slippery slope of...

"Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair" by Rosa Lowinger delves into the author's personal history as a Cuban-born art conservator, intertwining the...