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Brighton Beach Pride, a Russian-speaking pride parade in Brooklyn, marked a significant moment for the LGBTQ community, challenging homophobia within the con...

In Seattle, two Sephardic synagogues, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth and Sephardic Bikur Holim, engage in the tradition of baking traditional Sephardic pastries...

This episode of Unorthodox features comedian H. Alan Scott, who discusses his unique journey from being raised Mormon to converting to Judaism, driven by his...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik embarked on a mission to revitalize Jewish education in Boston, particularly through Maimonides School, emphasizing the synthesi...

In a discussion with members of the Knesset and local rabbis, an Orthodox rabbi reflects on the misalignment between American and Israeli Jewish communities,...

The murder of Lucie Sarah Halimi, a religious woman in Paris, by a 27-year-old African Muslim, brought attention to the complexities of the case. Despite ini...

Dr. Talia Sagiv, a sociologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the challenges faced by young Israelis of mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardi descent...

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson made a record $5 million donation to President Trump's inauguration committee, the largest contribution ever given for such an...

In a podcast episode featuring Allison, Noah, and political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin from the Tel Aviv Review, three main topics were discussed: plans for...

The article discusses the forgotten tragedy of the pogroms in the Russian Empire between 1917 and 1922, considered by some as a genocide, which resulted in t...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Jewish writer Daphne Merkin discusses her book "This Close to Happy: A Reckoning With Depression," blending memoir, case study...

The article discusses the experience of a Brooklyn Jew trying an L.A.-based bagel truck named Yeastie Boys, inspired by the Beastie Boys and New York City. D...

Rebecca Goldstein's book "Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity" sparked intense engagement from a previous reader, evidenced by extensiv...

Uzi Rebhun's analysis in "Jews and the American Religious Landscape" delves into American Jewry's demographics, intermarriage, socioeconomic status, religiou...

Jewish businessman Jona Rechnitz pleaded guilty to bribing public officials, admitting to providing financial benefits and political contributions in exchang...

The impact of divorce on children, especially in the Orthodox Jewish community, is lifelong and profound. Children of divorce face challenges such as a loss ...

Dr. Yitzchak Schechter, a clinical psychologist and director of the Center for Applied Psychology at Bikur Cholim in Monsey, New York, has been conducting re...

Sarah Kreimer, an Israeli-American activist, recently released her memoir delving into the challenges and progress of Jewish-Arab dialogue in Israel over the...

Ashkenazi Jews may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease due to genetic mutations such as LRRK2 and GBA. Individuals like Sergey Brin and ...

This episode of Unorthodox discusses the recent successes of Jewish baseball players and features an interview with Adam Irving about his documentary on Dari...

The Purim Report details a day in the life of the author on Purim eve and Purim day in 2015, with reflections on the various traditions and activities surrou...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked a heated debate, leading to a symposium by Lehrhaus ...

The Jewish community has made progress in responding to Tay-Sachs through genetic testing, but standardization of carrier screening remains inconsistent. Rab...

The author reflects on his involvement in the anti-Trump movement, highlighting the conflict within the movement regarding support for controversial figures ...

Confectionery! in New York City's East Village features a Mitzvah Wall where customers can pre-purchase treats for individuals facing challenges, exemplifyin...

Congregation Bnai Israel in Daly City, California is the only Karaite synagogue in North America, upholding traditions that diverged from Rabbinic Judaism ar...

In a symposium focused on the Orthodox Union's statement about professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues, Matt Reingold explores the role of schola...

In this episode of "In Florida We Trust," recorded at Temple Israel in West Palm Beach, Florida, Igor Shteyrenberg, director of the Miami Jewish Film Festiva...

Jews were found to be the most positively perceived religious group in America according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, maintaining their top rankin...

The article discusses the failure of the American left to effectively respond to the tragedy in Syria, drawing parallels between the Spanish Civil War and th...

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a historic kosher Jewish wedding took place on the rooftop of a landmark building, officiated by Rabbi Bentzion Butman of Chabad in ...

Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive who heads President Trump's National Economic Council, is planning to issue executive orders aimed at weakening f...

Lyft's Jewish co-founder donated $1 million to the ACLU to fight against President Trump's immigration ban on 7 majority-Muslim countries. The donation was p...

In exploring the voting patterns of Orthodox Jews, particularly those in the Modern Orthodox community, the discussion highlights a shift towards supporting ...

Prof. Dov Waxman, author of "Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel," discusses with hosts Gilad Halpern and Dahlia Scheindlin the im...

Main House, a kosher restaurant in Brooklyn, is bringing Texas barbecue to New York by blending traditional Jewish culinary influences with the slow-cooking ...

Daisy Abboudi, a historian of the Jewish community in Sudan, explores the lesser-known history of a brief Jewish presence in northeast Africa. This discussio...

Italian Jews, in collaboration with IsraAID, have been providing assistance to the homeless victims of the earthquakes in central Italy that occurred in late...

UCLA has appointed Jedd Fisch, an assistant coach from Michigan, as its new offensive coordinator, leading to excitement among Jewish college football fans a...

Ariela Migdal, a former ACLU women's rights lawyer, discusses the status of women in the United States and the Jewish community based on her legal cases and ...

The text discusses the evolution of the traditional latke, a staple of Jewish cuisine especially during Hanukkah. It explores the debate around whether the c...

Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like...

Professor Jeffrey S. Gurock from Yeshiva University in New York highlights his book "The Jews of Harlem: The Rise, Decline, and Revival of a Jewish Community...

Daniel Goldman, chairman of Gesher, analyzes the varying connections with Israel among American and British Jews. He highlights the changing patterns of affi...

Rabbi Zev Eleff reflects on the challenges faced by rabbis and parents, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family. Drawing on the example of biblical...

Rabbi Shalom Noah Berezovsky, also known as The Slonimer, has achieved significant popularity and deep affection among readers for his Hasidic work, Netivot ...

In this episode, Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek discusses his innovative approach to Judaism, advocating for spiritual authenticity outside traditional synagogue c...

Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek from Beacon Hebrew Alliance discusses bringing Judaism into daily life through initiatives like Soul Strolls in the Hudson Valley wo...

Retirees like Richard Corman are increasingly volunteering in Israel after making aliyah, utilizing their skills to benefit Israeli society. Corman leads eff...

The article discusses The Workshop (The Sadna) in Gush Etzion, a Judaica workshop run by Mandy and Jeremy Broder, where visitors can create their own woodwor...