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Minzers Optical, a Jewish-owned eyewear business in Brooklyn, has expanded beyond its initial ultra-Orthodox Jewish clientele to serve a diverse array of cus...

Hillel International, the primary Jewish student organization at many colleges across the U.S., faces a core contradiction that could threaten its sustainabi...

Rep. Steve Cohen, the only Jewish Democratic representative from Tennessee, announced he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led redistrict...

Cornell University's Jewish president, Michael Kotlikoff, was cleared by an internal investigation after an altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters on ca...

During Jerusalem Day celebrations, left-wing activists attempting to shield Palestinian residents in the Old City were forcibly removed by Israeli police. Th...

Boaz Shalgi discusses the concept of rolling trauma in Jewish communities, highlighting how ongoing crises such as war, antisemitism, and political polarizat...

In the aftermath of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, the Palisades Jewish Early Childhood Center demonstrated resilience and leadership in rebuilding and exp...

Emerging Jewish communities in places like Columbia, S.C. and Little Rock, Arkansas are becoming innovative hubs due to their smaller size and limited resour...

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) summit in Washington saw a division among attendees over Graham Platner, a rising star in the Democratic Part...

A California judge has ruled against the car-donation charity Kars4Kids, mandating that it cease its radio ads in the state unless they disclose the funds' e...

The latest list of the most popular baby names from the Social Security Administration reveals some emerging trends in Jewish baby names for 2025. Eliana has...

Rep. Mike Lawler, a non-Jewish Republican from New York, has been mistaken for Jewish due to his close ties with Jewish communities and vocal support for Isr...

Charedi leadership in Israel is portrayed as having a narrow agenda focused almost exclusively on self-preservation and adherence to Daas Torah, rather than ...

Hadassah organized a significant advocacy event, "Hadassah on the Hill: A Day of Impact", from March 8 to 10 in Washington, D.C., gathering nearly 200 member...

A rabbi who has overcome the significant personal challenge of living without feet shares his inspiring journey. His story is one of resilience, faith, and t...

Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, has canceled his planned appearance at the Jewish Theological Seminary's (JTS) commencement, where he was set to deliv...

Shanie Reichman discusses the challenges and strategies for American Jews engaging in productive conversations about Israel amid declining U.S. support and p...

A lawsuit against Half Hollow Hills High School West was settled for $125,000 after a Muslim-American student sued the school district for painting over her ...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an initiative aimed at deepening the understanding of Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish issues, offering free, p...

The article explores the evolving discussion around Jewish life in the West with a focus on antisemitism and the broader fight for Western values, as discuss...

Sarah Lawrence College's student government recently denied recognition to a proposed chapter of J Street U, a liberal pro-Israel group advocating for a two-...

This podcast episode from Chabad.org explores the unsettling experiences of Jewish individuals who have been targeted by deceptive proselytizing efforts aime...

A unique skydiving fundraiser by the Community Scholar Program (CSP) in Southern California highlights innovative approaches to adult Jewish engagement. Five...

Michael Kay, head of Westchester County's Leffell School, has been appointed CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York. He succeeds Eric Goldstein, leading one o...

Tensions are rising in Brooklyn's Jewish community due to a contentious real estate event at Young Israel of Midwood synagogue, where hundreds of pro-Palesti...

Chabad.org's podcast shares the harrowing tale of a Jewish family whose daughter went missing for three weeks, delving into the emotional toll, the community...

The Israeli real estate event held at Young Israel of Midwood in Brooklyn was marked by significant pro-Palestinian protests, illustrating the ongoing tensio...

Amidst the pressures of modern achievement culture, Jewish teen programs are reconceptualizing their approach to engagement. By recognizing the standards of ...

Middlebury College's Hillel has rebranded itself as the Jewish Association of Middlebury (JAM) following a student board decision to distance from Hillel Int...

Sara Miriam Gross's book, "Invisible Tribe: Stories of Strength and Encouragement for Children Coping With the Loss of a Parent," provides a collection of na...

A New York City community garden that faced controversy for excluding individuals with Zionist beliefs has settled a legal dispute and will now permit their ...

Hadassah Magazine has launched an audio version of its articles to expand accessibility and reach, prompted by feedback from members like Phyllis Gangel, who...

Formerly involved in Christian missions targeting Jews, Yitzhak Adlerstein now leads "Jews for Judaism," a counter-missionary organization that seeks to educ...

Rabbi Kravits recounts his personal college experience of nearly being swayed by missionaries, a turning point that inspired his mission to educate and empow...

An 18-year-old Toronto man, Ruslan Novruzov, has been arrested for allegedly shooting at Orthodox Jews outside a synagogue on two occasions, a week apart, ca...

Michal Horowitz shares her personal journey of living with severe-to-profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, unveiling her silent struggle with a hidd...

The article humorously reflects on Israeli culture through the unexpected sight of a man, Erez Ben-Ishay, wearing a tie in Herzliya, a city near Tel Aviv, wh...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the significance of youth movements, highlighting their role in nurturing leadership, responsibility, and social bonds among young ...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an initiative dedicated to providing in-depth, nuanced analysis of Jewish-related stories and conversations, part...

In an eloquent yet sobering essay, veteran Jewish journalist Gary Rosenblatt addresses the increasing vulnerability and fear experienced by American Jews tod...

With the increase of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the United States following President Trump's second term, Jewish nonprofits Keshet and the Hebrew Free Lo...

The Greater Seattle Jewish community has grown to nearly 75,000, reflecting the West Coast's trends with unique characteristics of lower engagement and relig...

Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that New York will adopt a federal school choice tax credit has been celebrated by yeshivas across the state. This move ...

Carol Ann Schwartz explores the enduring theme of return in Jewish history, emphasizing the symbolic and actual journeys back to the homeland of Israel. From...

Nik Jakobs, a 41-year-old Jewish farmer in Sterling, Illinois, is transforming his two-acre cornfield into a synagogue for the Temple Sholom congregation, wh...

The piece highlights the evolving significance of Mother's Day for Jewish mothers in the context of recent events, particularly the painful aftermath of Octo...

An Israeli man, Yona Schreiber, was indicted for the violent assault of a Catholic nun in Jerusalem, reportedly motivated by religious bias. The 36-year-old ...

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who admitted to firebombing a march for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Soliman was co...

Julie Tichon, a former guidance counselor at YULA Boys High School in Los Angeles, will avoid jail after pleading no contest to charges of sexual abuse invol...

Israel today grapples with internal tensions as the rapidly growing Haredi community clashes with secular society over economics, education, and military ser...