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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...

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...

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

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...

Refael Hasid, owner and chef of Miriam, an Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn, shares his emotional response to an antisemitic vandalism incident targeting his e...

In Cindy Scarr's poignant story "Hanging by a Thread," Asher and Dina Rubenstein struggle to cope with the exhaustion and challenges of their newborn's inces...

As winter brings colder temperatures, dry air, and the inclination to stay indoors, experts share invaluable tips to address common seasonal challenges. Skin...

Cindy Scarr's article touches on various perspectives from the Jewish community, including the importance of critique in one's service to Hashem, the distinc...

Rabbi Benjy Rickman, previously head of Jewish Studies at King David High School in Manchester, will become the new rabbi of Yeshurun Synagogue, succeeding R...

Barak Hermann, the new CEO and President of the JCC Association of North America, is reshaping Jewish Community Centers with his hospitality-driven approach,...

Recent antisemitic vandalism at the beloved Israeli-owned restaurant Miriam in Park Slope has underscored tensions within Brooklyn's Jewish community regardi...

An Israeli delegation, composed of 14 volunteers and experts from Israel's fire service, IDF, and the Emergency Volunteers Project, traveled to Los Angeles t...

Hila Weisz-Gut, the sole Jewish resident of Owicim, Poland, lives within view of the Auschwitz concentration camp site. An Israeli Holocaust researcher, she ...

Clinton Bailey, an influential Israeli scholar, dedicated over 50 years to preserving the cultural heritage of Bedouin communities across the Negev, Jordan, ...

In this insightful dialogue, Yavilah McCoy, Eric Ward, and April Powers engage in a profound discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), focusing s...

The article provides an emotional account of the reunions of four young Israeli female soldiers—Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy—rec...

As President Trump begins his second term, over 60 Jewish organizations, including major denominations, have publicly condemned his administration's immigrat...

Touro College of Dental Medicine, a leading Jewish dental school in New York, is expanding its impact with cutting-edge digital dentistry tools and a new res...

A recent podcast episode from Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories delves into the captivating journey of a convert to Judaism who chose to embrace a Hasid...

In the post-War period, British Jewry gained significant prominence as it became the largest Jewish community in Europe, assuming a critical role in internat...

Rula Daood, co-director of Standing Together, discusses how she navigates her identity as a Christian Palestinian activist in Israel, emphasizing equality an...

As the new year invites reflection and intention-setting, navigating organizational change requires acknowledging and processing the sense of loss that such ...

In a heartwarming story of courage and humanity, a Bedouin Israeli named Yunis Alkarnawi saved the lives of Shalev Biton and seven other Israelis, as well as...

A popular Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn's Park Slope, Miriam, became the latest target of anti-Israel graffiti, drawing outrage and support from the Jewish ...

In this insightful podcast episode, a convert to Judaism shares a unique perspective on maintaining enthusiasm for the faith, exploring elements of Judaism t...

In this interview, Eylon Levy speaks with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, to explore the reasons behind the lack of voter participatio...

Twelve Holocaust survivors, including Hungarian-born Judith Frydman, are being featured on a Times Square billboard in an initiative by the Jewish Community ...

The article discusses the apparent double standards of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) regarding antisemitic remarks made by public figures. Tamar Manasseh ...

The story highlights the heroic actions of an Arab taxi driver in Jerusalem who, on October 7th, risked his life to save two Israeli girls. Eylon Levy shares...

Finland's Jewish community, numbering about 1,500 today, traces its roots to Russian military conscripts in the 1850s. Historically integrated yet distinct, ...

Himmelfarb High School in Jerusalem has been deeply impacted by the ongoing Gaza conflict, having lost 10 alumni and a teacher in recent battles. The religio...

Providing essential information for UK Jewish communities, this summary details Shabbat start and end times across major cities, for late January. Specifical...

Daniel Lurie, recently elected as San Francisco's mayor, is aiming to revitalize the city's spirit by focusing on unity and addressing local issues such as h...

The South African government has introduced new threats against Jews serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), highlighting the longstanding tension betwee...

Highlighting the importance of appreciating elders, the article shares a vivid image from Pululahua, Ecuador, submitted by Mordecai. It suggests not overlook...

Yuval Raphael, Israel's 2025 Eurovision representative, is notably a survivor of the devastating Nova festival massacre, where she narrowly escaped death by ...

The recent release of three Israeli hostages, Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher, amidst the Gaza conflict has brought relief yet highlights on...

In 2025, Times Square in New York City became a vibrant hub of Jewish pride and unity, as over 4,000 Jewish teens participated in an impressive CTeen concert...