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Celebrating a family wedding, the author shares a personal update about attending his granddaughter Yaffa's wedding in Lakewood, New Jersey. He notes the pre...

Israeli bourekas, the savory stuffed pastries reminiscent of empanadas, are making waves in the American fast-food scene. With origins tracing back to Jewish...

The Samter family discusses their aliyah from the Five Towns, New York to Israel, highlighting the challenges and growth of their children as they serve in t...

The episode explores the journey of the Samter family, who transitioned from an American lifestyle in the Five Towns to living in Israel with two sons now se...

The Samter family, who made aliyah from the Five Towns, shared their experiences of transitioning from American Jewish life to Israeli culture, with two of t...

Randy Fine, a Jewish Republican state senator in Florida, faces an unexpectedly close race against Democrat Josh Weil, a Muslim candidate, for a congressiona...

The UAE has sentenced three individuals to death for the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, who was killed in Dubai last November under ...

Snaxit, a unique gas station convenience store located on Route 4 in Englewood, New Jersey, offers more than just fuel and snacks—it provides travelers with ...

Canadian Jewish business leaders discuss strategies to navigate the economic impacts of Donald Trump's trade war, which is affecting industries reliant on U....

The article explores Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg's transformative experience visiting the Abayudaya, the Jewish community in Uganda, who uniquely blend their sp...

This week, dive into a blend of cultural quirks and Jewish traditions with discussions ranging from the peculiar concept of wearable spaghetti, to the signif...

Donald Trump orchestrated a plan to recruit Elon Musk for a new governmental role after visiting the Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave, a strategic move to gain supp...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has undertaken a study to explore the reasons behind Orthodox Jews leaving their religious community, an issue that grows alongside t...

The lecture on the Ashkenazim during the long 18th century explores the social, cultural, and religious transformations faced by Jewish communities in Europe...

A significant anti-Hamas protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the notion that all Gazans support the terror group's rule. The protests, stemming...

The arrest and beating of Palestinian Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal by Israeli settlers in the West Bank brings to light the routine violence against...

In response to significant layoffs of federal workers in the Washington, D.C. area due to budget cuts by President Donald Trump's administration, the Jewish ...

In the unique narrative of hostages captured and held in Gaza, Ori Nir concentrates on a noteworthy minority who developed authentic relationships with their...

Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital...

Gaza is currently experiencing unprecedented anti-Hamas protests, marking a significant moment in the territory's recent history as residents blame the group...

The article provides a poignant account of the emotional roller-coaster experienced by Palestinian families during a fleeting ceasefire that promised the rel...

Yeshiva University faces controversy over the establishment of a campus LGBTQ club amid discussions about the role of religious values and halachic observanc...

The essay examines the complex and evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, emphasizing the historical and cultural ties established sin...

In a thought-provoking address at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network conference, Andrs Spokoiny examines the metaphorical "illnesses" plaguing the Jewish commun...

Frankfurt's Jewish community has taken a significant step to address the issue of sexual abuse within its institutions by launching a third-party reporting a...

In "After the Storm," Maggie Phillips highlights the resilience and ongoing impact of the Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock, North Carolina...

Lawmakers in the UK and Australia are advancing measures to limit protests outside synagogues, aiming to balance the right to protest with the right to worsh...

Washington, D.C. has enacted a new law banning child marriage, setting the minimum marriage age at 18 without exceptions. This legislative change was driven ...

Cambridge, Massachusetts has become a burgeoning hub for Sefardi Jewish culture thanks to the grassroots efforts of Naomi Spector and Yinnon Sanders. Their c...

The letter, written by Moshe Cohen, a Charedi Jewish parent, illustrates the tension between military service in the IDF and maintaining religious observance...

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was recently released after being held hostage by Hamas, describes the relief of his son's return and the ongoing strugg...

Liora Eilon, a survivor of the October 7 attack on Kfar Aza, explores the transformative power of communal empathy in her midrash published in the forthcomin...

Andrés Spokoiny critically examines the ethics of contemporary Jewish philanthropy, particularly in the shift from federated giving to independent philanthro...

In an act of communal solidarity and celebration, Keith Siegel's Pancake House pop-up has opened in Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, drawing crowds eager to support...

The aftermath of October 7 has jolted Jewish communities worldwide, challenging the perception of a harmonious Jewish "golden age." This shift has exposed th...

In the wake of the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, American universities have faced criticism for their handling of rising antisemitism, with many Jew...

David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, discusses the shifting dynamics on college campuses regarding Israel advocacy. While notable victo...

Central Park's Wollman Rink, named after a philanthropic Jewish family, is the focus of a new bidding war for operational rights. The Trump Organization, whi...

B&H Photo, a prominent Hasidic-owned electronics store in New York City, is expanding after purchasing a 10-story building at 333 West 34th Street for $150 m...

Rumeysa Ozturk, an international graduate student from Tufts University and a pro-Palestinian activist, has been detained by ICE, sparking criticism tied to ...

Jeffrey Goldberg, the current editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, started his illustrious journalism career at the Forward, where he worked from 1992 to 1998. D...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Yeshiva University (YU) and its recognition of an LGBTQ+ student club, which sparked significant backlash, ...

Simcha Felder, a longstanding political figure in Brooklyn's Orthodox community, decisively won a City Council seat in Borough Park, capturing 80% of the vot...

Indian Jewish names are a beautiful blend of traditional Jewish and diverse Indian linguistic and cultural influences. The Indian Jewish community has one of...

A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly 25% of Americans raised Jewish no longer identify as religiously Jewish, with 17% describing themselve...

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that nearly 24% of U.S. adults raised Jewish no longer identify as religiously Jewish, with 17% being religiously unaffi...

In this vibrant and lively display, Israelis are seen dancing joyfully throughout the bustling Jerusalem Shuk, or market. The video captures the energetic at...

A Seattle federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to suspend funding for refugee admissions, following a lawsuit filed by several refuge...

In a bold and perilous move, hundreds of men took to the streets of Gaza this week to protest against Hamas, the entity governing the territory since 2006. T...

Jewish Threshold Development Theory is being applied by Hillel to support Jewish college students in navigating identity, community, and contribution amidst ...