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Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the security risks arising from the release of hundreds of prisoners in a swap deal. While claimi...

In Jerusalem, a celebratory event marked Donald Trump's inauguration with a focus on reinforcing ties between Israel and the evangelical community. Held at t...

The article engages with the emotionally charged personal stories of Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas during an attack at the Nova music festival on Octob...

Rabbi Adam Mintz's Project Ruth Orthodox Conversion Program has sparked debate within Orthodox Judaism regarding the standards for conversion. The controvers...

Emily Damari has finally returned home after 471 days of captivity, as her mother, Mandy, ardently campaigned for her release. This emotional update is captu...

The episode delves into the relief and lingering traumas experienced by Canadian families following the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Survivors' acco...

The article narrates the emotional reunions of three Israeli women—Romi Gonen, Emily Damaris, and Doron Steinbercher—held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over a...

Mandy Damari, an Israeli-British citizen, never gave up hope during the 11 harrowing days she waited for confirmation on her daughter Emily's fate following ...

In New York, Jewish communities gather for a weekly Havdalah ceremony at the Marlene Meyerson JCC, focusing on hostages held by Hamas and marking a potential...

Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU's Human Rights Program, discusses issues related to free speech, particularly concerning pro-Palestinian activism in the U...

Sara-Rachel Schechter critically examines the expectations placed on young boys within Hasidic communities. These expectations often involve rigorous religio...

Rabbi Naomi Levy reflects on the devastating Los Angeles fires and their impact on her congregants through spiritual teachings. Drawing connections between t...

After their Los Angeles home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, Dave and Jen Miner faced profound loss, including their cherished ketubah from their 1994 w...

The article discusses the escalating conflict between the IDF and ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students over military conscription in Israel. Historically, comprom...

Cooper Coughlan reflects on a transformative experience during a moot court competition in Boulder, Colorado, where he confronts and embraces his Jewish iden...

In this collection of letters to the Jewish Chronicle editor, readers express differing views on the challenges and dynamics facing Jewish communities in the...

After a devastating fire consumed most of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a hidden mural was unexpectedly uncovered. The mural, believed to depict Jew...

A synagogue, also referred to as a ‘shul’ or ‘temple,’ serves as a central space for Jewish communal life, encompassing prayer, study, and socialization. Thi...

Michael (Menachem) Fox, a psychologist and vibrant advocate of Yiddish culture, passed away at 79. Born in Kazakhstan to Holocaust survivors, he was deeply i...

David Abrams, a pro-Israel attorney using a strategy known as "lawfare," has secured a $700,000 settlement from the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)...

Rabbi Joshua Rabin, a non-Orthodox rabbi, addresses the critical shortage of Reform and Conservative rabbis in the United States, a dire issue exacerbated by...

The story of Baker, a young UK boy born with cystic fibrosis (CF), highlights hope for CF sufferers through the transformative drug Kaftrio. While Baker's li...

In a heartfelt letter to the Bintel Brief advice column in the Forward, a secular Muslim living in Turkey shares their feelings of social isolation due to th...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an Israeli-based publication dedicated to delivering nuanced and comprehensive insights on Judaism, Israel, and t...

In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, Jewish engagement has surged as communities rally together, prompting Jewish leaders to questio...

As Israel finalizes a deal to bring hostages home, significant divisions emerge within the country, with far-right politicians opposing concessions to Hamas ...

Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva, representing Turkey's Jewish community since 2002, passed away at age 84. As the 35th Hahambai, his leadership spanned a period of s...

Silver Moon Bakery, a beloved spot in New York City's Morningside Heights known for its challah and other Jewish bakery staples, faces potential eviction due...

Following the tragic events at the Nova music festival in Israel, where 401 people were killed by Hamas, tourism has significantly decreased, prompting a sur...

With the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, hope surfaces yet caution prevails for the Bibas family, whose young relative...

Jewish baseball is back in the spotlight with the Canadian premiere of the documentary "Israel Swings for Gold," highlighting the unique journey of Israeli b...

In an emotional video, Itsik Horn speaks in Yiddish about the harrowing situation of his two sons, who are currently hostages in Gaza. The ongoing conflict h...

Mollie Bowman, a third-generation Holocaust survivor (3G), plays a crucial role in preserving Holocaust stories through her work with Living Links, an organi...

Sruli Fruchter explores the spiritual journey of moving towards Orthodoxy from a Reform Jewish background, examining the complexities and insecurities of red...

The report "On The Edge," commissioned by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, highlights the situational financial vulnerabilities faced by many Amer...

Wildfires in Los Angeles have upended daily life, with numerous Jewish families and synagogues among those affected. The community's response is built on tra...

Los Angeles is facing severe challenges with ongoing wildfires that have devastated homes and synagogues, prompting an outpour of community support and highl...

Richard Kreitner reviews Adam Jortner's book "A Promised Land," which recasts early American Jewish history by integrating more evidence-backed narratives. J...

Six men involved in a controversial tunnel-digging incident at the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn have pled guilty to criminal mischief. The...

Adam Wolfond, an autistic nonverbal artist, showcases his unique artistic approach in a new exhibition at Toronto's Koffler Arts Centre, emphasizing neurodiv...

In response to the widespread fires in Los Angeles, diverse rabbinical leadership from across California have mobilized their communities to provide aid and ...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Jewish communities are grappling with significant loss while drawing on a strong tradition of mutual sup...

The article "L.A. Burning" by Cindy Scarr provides a harrowing account of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have devastated suburban areas and displ...

This heartfelt open letter from a Chassidic student, published in Mishpacha Magazine's Family First, addresses her principal with a plea for more compassion....

Navigating complex relationships and emotional tensions, Rivi finds herself engulfed in a nightly crisis within her family dynamics. Her son Gabe is dating P...

Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, shared a moving account of her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bene Shalom in Skokie, Illinois. At a...

Rabbi Binyomin Stern, president of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, has expressed strong opposition to the UK government's new education bill. The...

In a thought-provoking dialogue, Eylon Levy converses with Phillip Rosenberg, the President of the Board of Deputies, on the challenges and potential avenues...

Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU fest...

Leah Koenig intertwines a recipe for a Persian-inspired Saffron and Clementine Chicken with reflections on parenting during tumultuous times. She expresses t...