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After the devastating loss of their home in the Eaton Fire, Michael Sidman and his husband Raffi Petrosian experienced an overwhelming wave of support from f...

Amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, ultra-Orthodox young men in Israel are refusing military conscription orders, despite the country's urgent need for reinforce...

The interview with Toni Nissi, head of the Aramean Democratic Organization, delves into the political landscape of post-Nasrallah Lebanon and the continuous ...

Daniel Jundef has taken the helm of C&A Iron Works, a business rooted in Borough Park, after being inspired by and stepping into the shoes of his late brothe...

Jewish social service agencies across the U.S. are facing a potential crisis due to anticipated federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's budget ...

Mijal Bitton reflects on her discomfort with the label "Jew of color," arguing that it often undermines the complexity of Jewish identity by imposing America...

Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a group of Modern Orthodox and observant Jews are seeking to broaden the discourse within their community by organizing a ser...

The latest issue of Mishpacha Magazine highlights a unique Haggadah by Rabbi Moshe Hubner, which sheds light on gedolim who did not have children yet contrib...

The article "Nonstop Criticism" by Cindy Scarr discusses a challenging situation observed during a Shabbat meal with neighbors whose harsh parenting style cr...

Reflecting on her close bond with her great-aunt, the author reminisces about Tante Anne, who lived independently until the age of 100 and served as a cheris...

Rabbi Simon Jacobson and his mother, Sylvia, reflect on the evolution of the Chabad movement and Jewish life through the lens of different generations. They ...

Sylvia and Simon Jacobson, from different generations, discuss Chabad's enduring legacy and approach to intergenerational continuity. They explore how concep...

Sylvia and Simon Jacobson engage in a profound discussion on the intergenerational continuity of Jewish life through the lens of the Chabad movement. They ex...

The site of the Nova music festival massacre, where over 350 people were killed on October 7, 2023, has rapidly become a major tourist destination in Israel,...

Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel has exposed a stark divide between Reform and Orthodox Jewry. Reform Judaism, aligning with progressi...

Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler, two prominent figures from Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community, are contesting for a City Council seat in New York's 4...

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, a respected and compassionate figure in the Orthodox Jewish community, has tragically passed away at the age of 43 in a car accident. Kno...

Chief Rabbi Ari Engelberg of Orlons, France, was physically and verbally assaulted in an antisemitic incident while walking with his young son on Shabbat. Th...

Seven university students and professors have been subjected to deportation or detention proceedings under President Trump's administration, accused of engag...

Panama has emerged as a prime destination for Jewish travelers, offering a rich blend of kosher amenities and cultural experiences against the backdrop of it...

Jewish organizations in the DMV area are actively mobilizing to support federal employees impacted by widespread layoffs initiated under the new government a...

Renowned scholar Dr. Shnayer Leiman discusses a significant 19th century eulogy from Vilna (now Vilnius) that provides a window into Jewish social and intell...

Eli Sharabi, a former hostage released from Hamas captivity, shares his experience of meeting fellow captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose words "He who has th...

The opening of the new Arie Crown Hebrew Day School campus in Chicago marks a milestone in Jewish education, reflecting a commitment to excellence in both Je...

In response to the rising mental health crisis among teens, exacerbated by factors such as social media, academic pressure, and antisemitism, Jewish teens in...

An 85-year-old Israeli man, Moshe Horan, a beloved member of Kibbutz Hazorea, was tragically killed in a terror attack near Haifa. The incident occurred when...

Ruby Chen, father of Sgt. Itay Chen believed to be a deceased hostage of Hamas, shares the family's ongoing struggle to bring home their son, holding out hop...

Ted Goldstein reflects on his experiences teaching at a unique yeshiva composed of both Ashkenazi and Persian Jews, where he witnesses the beauty of Jewish d...

In an analysis of the ideological and practical issues within certain Charedi communities, particularly in Lakewood, the tension between ideological purity a...

The lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, explores the economic roles and impacts of Ashkenazic Jews in Eastern Europe up until the significant year ...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, offers a nuanced perspective on Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish issues, free to all since October 7th. Emphasizin...

Yugntruf has launched an initiative called Farbreng to create in-person gatherings for Yiddish speakers in cities like Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, a...

Farbreng, an initiative by Yugntruf, is fostering in-person Yiddish-speaking gatherings across various cities including Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, ...

Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist at Cornell University, is facing deportation under the Trump administration's targeting of activists. Taal, a Gambia...

Five individuals, including a videographer named Jaylen Young, were arrested for unauthorized entry at the historic Beth-El Zedeck Temple in Indianapolis, in...

Recent events in the Seattle Jewish community highlight both challenges and cultural developments. There was significant attention on a Seattle Times article...

Jodi Rudoren's heartfelt narrative, "Becoming the Soup Fairy," explores the act of making and sharing soup as a gesture of community support and personal sol...

Yeshiva University has made the landmark decision to officially recognize an LGBTQ+ student group, Hareni, settling a long-standing lawsuit and marking a sig...

In 2017, Tal Zlotnitsky and his family became symbols of Jewish support for Muslim refugees, protesting against Trump's Muslim ban. As an Israeli-American an...

Tal Zlotnitsky, once a prominent Jewish voice opposing Donald Trump's policies in 2017, finds himself politically displaced as societal and geopolitical dyna...

Yeshiva University has reached a significant settlement by officially recognizing an LGBTQ+ student group, marking a major victory for queer Jews within the ...

Israel's surprisingly high ranking on the 2025 World Happiness Report, despite political turmoil and ongoing conflict, raises questions about the sources of ...

In a landmark decision, Yeshiva University has approved Hareni, a new club dedicated to supporting LGBTQ students, ending a contentious legal battle that had...

The article commemorates the life and legacy of Ted Comet, a distinguished Jewish communal leader, who passed away at the age of 100. Notable for his involve...

British playwright Nick Cassenbaum discovered a deep connection to his Jewish identity through the unique ritual of the "schmeiss," a steam room scrub-down t...

The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to significantly impact global humanitarian efforts, including many i...

A violent incident in Beit Shemesh reveals the extent of unrest caused by Charedi extremists targeting Mayor Shmuel Greenberg for his advocacy of secular edu...

Jewish day schools in the U.S. currently serve fewer than 5% of non-Orthodox Jewish children, missing an opportunity to strengthen Jewish identity and commun...

This article highlights the significant milestone for the Israeli-American community as the Israeli-American Council (IAC) has been officially recognized as ...

Ted Comet, remembered as a legendary figure in Jewish communal life, was celebrated for his lifetime of service to Jews worldwide. Known for organizing signi...