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Bruce Haynes, author of "The Soul of Judaism," discovered through a DNA analysis that he has Jewish ancestry, specifically linked to Louis Altheimer, who had...

The 2024 Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, was awarded to groups supporting Israelis held hostage in Gaza, including the Hostages and Missing Familie...

Parents of young Jewish adults are grappling with their children's decisions to participate in Birthright Israel trips despite concerns about safety. As inst...

Work Avenue is a leading employment and business support organization in the Jewish community, assisting over 3,000 individuals annually with job searches, c...

Olivia Ostrow, a Paris-born chef with a background in hospitality, has opened Ostrow Brasserie in Miami, offering kosher French cuisine in an unconventional ...

Bernard Kops, a celebrated British dramatist from London's Jewish East End known for his works depicting the immigrant enclave, passed away at 97. Lord Jacob...

The article discusses the contradiction within the Charedi community in Israel regarding their beliefs in divine providence and the importance of taking prac...

Leading Charedi rabbis in London have strongly opposed new regulations aimed at overseeing yeshivot and out-of-school education, viewing it as a threat to th...

Israel's third sector, consisting of over 40,000 nonprofit organizations, plays a vital role in the nation's economy, with around 5% of GDP and 370,000 volun...

Rabbi Yeshayahu Weber, a seasoned teacher in chinuch with over 50 years of experience, sheds light on the challenges in education today. Reflecting on his ow...

Miles Berger, also known as Mordechai Pinchas, is the chairman and CEO of the Berger Organization, a real estate company with significant investments in Newa...

The article discusses the challenges faced by members of the Congressional progressive group known as the Squad, particularly focusing on Cori Bush of Missou...

In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with Presiden...

The article discusses common questions that Jews of color often encounter, such as assumptions about adoption, ethnicity, Hebrew language proficiency, conver...

The Family First Inbox shares personal experiences and reflections related to familial dynamics, stress management, and emotional challenges. Stories range f...

The text, addressed to abuse survivors, conveys a message of hope and healing. The author shares their own experiences of pain, suffering, and silence, but a...

Ruth Fein, a pioneering figure in the Boston Jewish community, passed away at the age of 96. She made significant contributions as the first woman chair of B...

Abigail Shrier, known for her controversial book on teenage transgenderism, now delves into the topic of child therapy in her new book "Bad Therapy: Why the ...

The author reflects on the challenges faced by working mothers of her generation, highlighting how the expectations of career success did not account for the...

A Jewish professional reflects on an impactful trip to Israel with Birthright, where professionals from various Jewish organizations, including Hillel, Chaba...

An Orthodox perspective suggests that celebrating the birth of a non-Jewish grandchild in a synagogue poses complex considerations beyond mere popularity and...

Charlie Biton, co-founder of the Israeli Black Panthers and a prominent activist in Israel, passed away at the age of 76. Biton, a Mizrahi Jew born in Morocc...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin engages in a conversation with his friend Elie Schulman about the effectiveness and importance o...

The panel discusses the increasing tension and divisive rhetoric within the Jewish community during the Israel-Hamas conflict, exploring how dialogue can be ...

A Baltimore rabbi was found liable for sexually abusing two children at a Jewish summer camp in a multiyear case. Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky, who sued the victim...

President Joe Biden is expected to win the Michigan primary, but the state's large Arab American population is sending a warning by considering a protest vot...

Shelly Weiss, a prominent queer icon and progressive Jewish activist in Brooklyn, passed away at 77. Known for her work promoting LGBTQ awareness in the arts...

Jewish philanthropist Dr. Ruth Gottesman has made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, making the school tuiti...

In response to criticism over a police officer advising a Jewish man to hide his Star of David during a pro-Palestinian march in Edinburgh due to safety conc...

Gary Grill and Leora Shemesh, Toronto-based lawyers and Raptors fans, encountered controversy after being asked to remove hoodies with 'Free Our Hostages' sl...

Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Jewish federations have nearly exhausted funds raised for humanitarian relief after distributing $96 million over two year...

Rabbi Avraham Wolff faces challenges running the Mishpacha Children's Home in Odessa, Ukraine, as the war enters its third year, with ongoing trauma for the ...

An educational lecture delivered via Zoom discussing the diasporas of Ashkenazim and Sefardim at Beth Jacob Synagogue in Beverly Hills, CA.

In a recent court case in Maryland, Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky was found guilty of sexual assault and battery against young boys under his care. This verdict con...

Jared Armstrong, a professional basketball player with Elitzur Ashkelon, is using sports to inspire Israeli children by running free basketball clinics in As...

The text discusses the impact of recent events, including the October 7 bombing and Gaza conflict, on Jewish-Muslim interfaith initiatives, particularly refe...

A recent poll in New York suggests that a majority of Jews in the state plan to vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election,...

In 1614, the Jews in Frankfurt faced antisemitic persecution led by Vincenz Fettmilch but were quickly restored to their homes and rights. To commemorate thi...

In the midst of Ukraine's ongoing war, Ukrainian Jews, like 17-year-old Sonia Bunina, continue to show resilience and determination. Despite facing significa...

Jewish communities in Ukraine have been navigating through two simultaneous wars over the past two years - the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and the...

In response to the challenges facing Jewish nonprofits, including increased demands for services, staffing issues, and outdated systems, there is a push for ...

Argentina's President Javier Milei has decided to close the country's anti-discrimination office, prompting criticism from Jewish leaders. The DAIA, the coun...

Julia Kislev, a Crimean Jew living in Armenia, opened Mama Jan cafe in Yerevan, which became a hub for Russian Jews who settled in Armenia following Russia's...

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat and vocal supporter of Israel, recently left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group he joined to champion low...

The French film "Le Dernier des Juifs" (The Last of the Jews), renamed "A Nice Jewish Boy," captures a comedic yet poignant moment in French Jewish history, ...

The Israeli society is facing a crisis in manpower for the IDF, exacerbated by the reluctance of the charedi community to share the burden of military servic...

Peter Ellenstein, a Jewish theatre director and producer from LA, discovered he had 37 children after a daughter tracked him down as a sperm donor from the l...

The writer discusses the personal evolution of their views on Israel, recounting experiences of conflict with friends holding anti-Israel sentiments. They re...

The text discusses the urgency of implementing the recommendations from Sir William Shawcross' Independent Review of Prevent, a significant report on counter...

In Michigan, a campaign is gaining momentum to protest President Joe Biden's Gaza policy at the polls. A survey of likely voters showed majority support, esp...