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Expanding the Canon is a theater initiative launched by Theater J and the Alliance for Jewish Theater to broaden the representation of Jewish narratives on s...

Rabbi Dan Kaiman and his congregation in Tulsa face a daunting challenge under President Trump's renewed immigration policies, which have frozen refugee rese...

An 89-year-old Jewish Iranian refugee named David managed to enter the U.S. just days before the country shut its doors to refugees under a new executive ord...

This piece examines the evolving role of Jewish advocacy groups concerning immigration, particularly in response to the intensified crackdowns under Presiden...

The ADL's upcoming Never Is Now summit, set for March 3-4 in New York, aims to address the significant rise in antisemitic incidents over the past year, as h...

Paul Bernstein captures the essence of the Prizmah Conference, highlighting the courageous spirit embodied by Jewish day school leaders, educators, and alumn...

The Pink Peacock, a queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, and anti-Zionist café from Glasgow, plans to reopen in Brooklyn. After closing in 2023 due to burnout a...

Hadassah leaders gathered in January to reflect on their past achievements, strategize for the future, and address contemporary challenges such as the war in...

In Melbourne, Australia, a 68-year-old man was arrested for allegedly engaging in an antisemitic act, which included throwing bacon and scrawling prejudiced ...

The Trump administration's cessation of U.S. funding for UNRWA and Israel's ban on the agency's operations in Gaza are expected to significantly exacerbate t...

Faced with rising antisemitism and political polarization, Jay Sanderson emerges from a hiatus in Jewish communal leadership to spearhead the 2050 Institute ...

Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, has pleaded guilty to hate crime charges after firing a shotgun outside Temple Israel, a Conservative synagogue in Albany, New York...

Michaeli Bakery, a celebrated kosher bakery known for its Israeli-style pastries, has opened a new outpost at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on the Upper...

Leebie Herzog, a character in "To Rock the Cradle," navigates the emotional challenge of welcoming two new mothers and a grieving woman at the series' matern...

Cindy Scarr discusses the challenges faced by young adults with medical conditions in the Jewish dating process, emphasizing the importance of specialized ma...

The issue discussed in "Family First Inbox: Issue 930" highlights the importance of a holistic approach to pain management, emphasizing the need for conventi...

Reflecting on the profound impact of mentorship, Naomi Ackerman shares how her life was shaped by Alice Shalvi, a feminist and activist, whose guidance empha...

Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein discusses the challenges and opportunities in reaching beyond Jewish communities, focusing on bridging the American yeshiva world w...

Arielle Krule, a rabbi-in-training and licensed social worker, is leading efforts to educate the Jewish community on the use of Narcan, a drug that reverses ...

In addressing the significant challenge many young Charedi women face in finding a marriage partner, rabbinic leaders are attempting to address what they con...

Yarden Bibas was released from captivity, reuniting with his family in a bittersweet moment marked by the absence of his wife and two young children, whose f...

In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Jewish community grappled with profound loss and resilience as they navigated through personal a...

The movement of Jewish populations to the Caribbean and North America is a fascinating chapter in Jewish diasporic history. Often driven by economic opportun...

Avrom Charach, a Jewish community leader in Winnipeg, has independently removed over 100 pieces of antisemitic graffiti since October 7, amid a surge in hate...

Exploring the stories of two disappeared Jewish congregations in Ohio—Bnai Israel of Lancaster and Beth Israel of Fremont—this article highlights the signifi...

Eylon Levy engages in a conversation with Brendan O'Neill, author of "After the Pogrom," focusing on the socio-political landscape in Gaza and the controvers...

Lipas Takeover offers a brief invitation to engage more deeply with Mishpacha through its newsletters. This call-to-action invites readers to stay updated wi...

In her poignant essay, Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on the troubling rise of antisemitism in the tech and civic sectors following the October 7th Hamas attack...

In his latest memoir, "Feh," Shalom Auslander revisits his Haredi upbringing to explore the deep-seated misanthropy and self-loathing he terms "feh." Trigger...

Emma Tsurkov is leading efforts to secure the release of her sister, Elizabeth Tsurkov, who has been held hostage by the Shiite group Kataib Hezbollah in Ira...

Faced with increasing threats to transgender rights under President Trump's administration, transgender Jews like Russel Neiss and his family are searching f...

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire, three hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, will be released from Gaza. Siegel, 65, was abducted during...

Ian Epstein, a former flight attendant who tragically died in the Washington, D.C. plane crash, was a beloved alumnus of the Jewish youth organization BBYO. ...

In an era of heightened political and social polarization, Jewish institutions are uniquely positioned to champion constructive disagreement while nurturing ...

Frida Jacobson, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her life story of resilience, love, and courage. Born in Belgium, she was hidden in a convent during...

A corner in Manhattan's Upper East Side, at East 67th and Third Avenue, has been co-named Yad Vashem Way, in a ceremony attended by local politicians, Israel...

Octogenarian Gadi Mozes, recently freed after 16 months as a hostage, has become emblematic of the enduring spirit of Israeli kibbutzniks despite the dramati...

Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old agronomist and founding member of Kibbutz Nir Oz, has returned to Israel after over a year of captivity in Gaza following a brutal...

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), representing the Reform movement, has sold its Greenwich Village campus to New York University f...

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and inspiration, Jewish women worldwide are braiding their hair and challah to honor Agam Berger, the Israeli soldier re...

Tal Kuperstein, whose son Bar was taken hostage by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in Reim, Israel, has relearned to speak after a stroke to advo...

The Chautauqua Institution, a historically Christian community known for its interfaith programs and cultural gatherings, is experiencing internal conflict o...

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli kibbutzim and communities by Hamas, a concerted effort is underway to collect and preserve artifacts...

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the complex geopolitical and socio-economic forces that keep Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, from relocating to neig...

Australian police have seized explosives found in a camper van outside Sydney, suspecting they were meant for an attack on Jewish institutions. This alarming...

In this insightful exploration of Jewish conversion, the podcast delves into the personal experiences and hidden challenges that accompany the conversion pro...

Elsie Adler and Edith Kaufman shared a remarkable friendship that lasted over six decades, beginning when they met at synagogue in 1961. Both wives of Navy c...

In a poignant personal essay, Forest Rain recounts the harrowing experience of Ella Ben Ami, whose father was kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza. Th...

The concept of Jewish peoplehood, an ancient aspect of Jewish identity, faces challenges in the modern era, especially given the global dispersion of Jewish ...

Jewish nonprofits are reeling from President Trump's sudden federal funding freeze, which could jeopardize critical social and security services they provide...