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The essay discusses the complex history of Portuguese Jews in Suriname, particularly focusing on David Nassy and his family in the seventeenth century. Nassy...

"The Settlement Cook Book" by Lizzie Black Kander, a Jewish reformer in early 20th-century America, was a significant culinary guide aimed at assimilating Je...

The iconic Forward Building, situated in New York's Lower East Side, epitomizes the evolving identity of the neighborhood—a shift from a hub of Jewish labor ...

In episode 37 of Start-Up Nation, the Unorthodox podcast travels to Palo Alto, California, for a live taping at the Oshman Family JCC. Jewish guest Eddan Kat...

This episode of Unorthodox features a live taping in Palo Alto, California, where the hosts engage with Eddan Katz, a cyber-crime lawyer and founder of a hac...

The Abayudaya Jews of Uganda, led by Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, have been officially recognized by the Jewish Agency, allowing them to immigrate to Israel under t...

Gilad Halpern and Professor Yaarah Bar-On discuss the decline of the kibbutz movement in Israel, once a central part of Israeli and Zionist ideology. They an...

Sinai, a region between Israel and mainland Egypt, has become a chaotic space, with tribal societies, criminal elements, and jihadist groups like Wilayat Sin...

The Hassidic settlement of Kiryas Yoel in upstate New York serves as a unique case study regarding questions of diaspora and sovereignty.

Chef Ari White, known as the Brisket King of New York City, won a competition with his lamb brisket and also made a delicious lambcetta at an event. He learn...

The text emphasizes the importance of appreciating and loving the Land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael, despite the challenges faced by religious communities there....

Dr. Sharman Kadish, a historian specializing in British Jewry, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the demographic and cultural development of the Jewish commu...

Rabbi Gershom Sizomu Wambedde, considered the first black African-born rabbi, has made history by becoming the first Jew elected to Ugandan parliament, repre...

Jonathan Rosenblatt, an Orthodox rabbi who faced controversy for showering and taking saunas with male congregants as young as 12 in the 1980s and 90s, has d...

Russ & Daughters, the renowned appetizing shop, has opened a 70-seat kosher restaurant in partnership with the Jewish Museum in Manhattan. This new location ...

Rachael Fox, while working in a cafe on Marthas Vineyard, created a new version of the black-and-white cookie inspired by her fond memories of Canters Deli i...

Prof. Leonard Saxe, an expert on Birthright Israel, discusses the program's exceptional success in bringing young Diaspora Jews to Israel with host Gilad Hal...

The head of Austria's Jewish community criticized prosecutors for not indicting authors of an article in a far-right magazine affiliated with the FPO party t...

The text recounts a reunion between two old friends, showcasing their divergent paths in life. The narrator, a successful author living in New York, reflects...

At a recent meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a contentious decision was made to require a 75% supermajority vote for any boycott proposal, a ...

Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due t...

Ofer Idels from Tel Aviv University's Department of History delves into the contentious debate within the Jewish community in Palestine prior to the 1936 Oly...

Jewish Renewal, epitomized by Romemu congregations led by Rabbi David Ingber, is a blend of energetic prayer, mystical traditions, and interfaith cooperation...

Actress Maya Rudolph will be featured in a PBS documentary tracing the ancestry of pop culture personalities, focusing on her African American roots and Jewi...

The Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul recently hosted a significant Jewish wedding officiated by the mayor of Beikta, marking the first time a local official...

In episode 23 of Unorthodox, the discussion includes topics such as kosher marijuana, the bagel scooping debate, and a discussion about a WASPy cardigan. The...

In this episode of The Tel Aviv Review, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss the controversy surrounding the NGO Breaking the Silence, known for reportin...

The author reflects on his Jewish identity as he navigates interactions with a religiously observant neighbor who tries to set him up with his daughters, emp...

Three writers embarked on a trip to Azerbaijan, all returning with positive impressions despite the country's authoritarian regime led by the Aliyev family. ...

Entrepreneur and investor Marc Belzberg, known for his philanthropic work with the OneFamily Fund supporting families affected by terror in Israel, reflects ...

Miriam, a young girl, desires a dog for Hanukkah despite her Hasidic-leaning family's disapproval. The rabbi surprisingly approves, causing tension within th...

Prince Takahito Mikasa, a member of the Imperial House of Japan, turns 100 in 2015. Renowned for his scholarly works on Near Eastern civilization, he frequen...

Tablet, an online magazine focused on American Jewish life, is seeking two part-time spring editorial interns. Candidates with journalism experience and fami...

The text explores the dilemma faced by a Jewish individual navigating between political extremes within their Orthodox Jewish community and their secular lib...

In the thirteenth episode of Unorthodox, Jewish guest Wayne Hoffman, executive editor of Tablet, discusses his latest novel "An Older Man," which follows Moe...

In Unorthodox episode 12, discussion revolves around James Franco's bar mitzvah for charity, a viral video celebrating Jewish diversity, and a look at violen...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss James Franco's bar mitzvah fundraiser, a viral video on Jewish identity, and Shulem Deen's memoir about leav...

In response to a surge in violence in Israel, including recent terrorist attacks, Israelis are turning to humor as a coping mechanism. Some are engaging in s...

The author reflects on receiving a gift of bagels from Zabars, highlighting the deep connection between bagels and their Jewish identity. The bagels evoke fe...

The text discusses a mother's experience when her daughter unexpectedly expresses interest in having a bat mitzvah despite the family's lack of religious inv...

In 1960, a young Israeli boy named Yossele Schumacher was abducted by his Orthodox grandparents and hidden from his secular parents and Israeli authorities, ...

A Jewish magazine is inviting readers to share their personal milestones and events from the year 5776 in a special feature reminiscent of traditional synago...

In this podcast episode titled "The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)," Allison, Don, and Noah examine various aspects of religion and spirit...

A New York state Supreme Court judge has allowed the Yom Kippur ritual of kapparot to proceed by ruling that there is insufficient evidence to prove it is a ...

The text discusses the Israelization of Judaism and the Jewish community in France, particularly in light of increasing anti-Semitic attacks. Following terro...

The author argues that in cities where the Jewish population is small and teacher absenteeism is not an issue, public schools should not be closed for Jewish...

This poignant story reflects on family dynamics surrounding the author's parents, particularly his mother, father, and father's second wife, Jean. Despite th...

Hasia Diner's book "Roads Taken" explores the challenging and significant role of Jewish peddlers in forging new communities across the world in the 19th and...

Joann Sfar, a prominent French comic book creator, delves into Jewish themes in his works, notably exploring the challenges of anti-Semitism and Jewish ident...

The article discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in France, attributing it to a mix of historical Islamic anti-Judaism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and ...