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Libby Raviv, a high school student from Claremont, California, shares her distressing experience following the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. As the only person ...

Ethan VanderWalde, a high school senior from Memphis, shares his personal reflections on the impact of the events of October 7. Initially dismissing it as a ...

Max Alperstein, a Jewish Latino teenager born in Guatemala and raised in New York City, shares how the events of October 7, where shocking violence was infli...

Gavriella Zahtz pens a deeply personal and emotional letter to the Jewish community, grappling with feelings of betrayal, shame, and fear in the wake of rece...

Abraham Socher reflects on the notion of "golus" (exile) through his personal anecdotes and observations in Pico-Robertson and Beachwood, two vibrant Jewish ...

Rabbi Michael Ragozin shares how strategic planning invigorated his rabbinate at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Initially overwhelme...

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the writer reflects on how the absence of her deceased parents has altered the High Holy Days for her family. Originally splitti...

The High Holy Days present a pivotal but challenging entry point into the Jewish community for interfaith couples, similar to how Easter might be a daunting ...

Rivka Ravitz, a prominent Haredi political thinker, discusses the complexities of Israeli politics and the distinct identity of the Haredi community. She exp...

Prominent askanim, like shadchan Lisa Elefant, reflect on the Cheshbon HaNefesh season's themes, expressing a need to move beyond superficial dating profiles...

In this intriguing story, Rabbi Yosef Wineberg faced a closed secretariat office and decided to slip a letter with urgent matters through the Rebbe's door. T...

Cindy Scarr reflects on her experience growing up without her mother and the lasting impact of that loss on her life. Her mother, a beloved community figure ...

Cindy Scarr's article delves into the tuition crisis facing Jewish schools, highlighting both the financial strain on families and the deficits schools accum...

The lecture on "Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain Part II" delves into the history and experiences of Jewish communities during the Visigothic rule in the Iber...

Aileen Lampel Novick, born in 1929 and raised in Ridgewood, Queens, passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 94. A devoted family member and communit...

Vered Guttman, Israeli-American chef and activist, has been fervently working to keep attention on the hostages kidnapped during the Hamas attack in Israel a...

The episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast delves into various political and social issues, including recent pro-Hamas demonstrations in New York and cri...

As the potential successors of NYC Mayor Eric Adams vie for the position amidst his legal troubles, their stances on Israel and Jewish issues are coming unde...

Against the backdrop of political tensions between South Africa and Israel, the Jewish community in South Africa offers a unique lens for understanding globa...

"Soup for Good" is a project by Cook for Good founders Karen Mattison and Robinne Collie, emphasizing community support through the universal comfort of soup...

The contentious relationship between Jewish members and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) highlights broad...

Following New York Mayor Eric Adams' indictment on charges including bribery and fraud, reactions from the Jewish community reveal a divide. Adams, who has l...

Arab-Israeli journalist Yanal Jabarin shares his poignant memories of his friendship with Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas. Thei...

The indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on bribery and fraud charges has sent shockwaves through the city, particularly among Jewish communities who...

A notable ideological split has emerged within the Yiddishist community following the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent conflict. This divide is par...

Rachel Laforest, a woman of Haitian and Jewish heritage, discusses recent racist actions by MAGA Republicans against Haitian communities in Springfield, Ohio...

Mansur Ashkar, a member of the Arab Druze community in Israel, identifies as a Zionist, bridging often contentious identities with pride. His story highlight...

This humorous article explores the stereotype of Jewish drivers in the Stamford Hill area of London, drawing on the author's personal anecdotes and cultural ...

The video featuring Mansur Ashkar, an Israeli Druze activist, highlights the unique and harmonious relationship between the Druze and Jewish communities in I...

Natan Slifkin critiques an upcoming event in Lakewood, framed as a collective prayer gathering, which serves as a protest against Israeli draft laws affectin...

In this reflective piece, the author explores the balance between loyalty and healthy critique within the context of Jewish identity and support for Israel, ...

This reflection on the Torah portions Nitzavim-Vayelech draws a parallel between the scriptural emphasis on standing firm together and the contemporary exper...

Rabbi Shlomo Leib (Leon) Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating to the 1990s, with the court citing inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony. T...

Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating back to the 1990s by a Quebec judge, citing inconsistencies in the victim's testimony as the...

Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex crime charges by a Quebec judge due to credibility issues in the victim's testimony. The case highlighted challen...

The alliance between Jews and Druze is a unique and robust relationship deeply rooted in shared historical experiences and mutual respect. Mansur Ashkur, an ...

Liel Leibovitz argues that Jews in New York City should support Mayor Eric Adams amid his indictment by the federal government. Leibovitz suggests that Adams...

Temple Emanu-El in New York City, one of the world's largest Reform synagogues, undergoes an extensive preparation process for the High Holidays, starting im...

Recent immigrant to Israel, Sruli Fruchter, reflects on his arrival just before the tragic Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Initially struggling to integrate...

Amid the chaos following the October 7, 2023 terror attacks in Israel, the Carmel Quartet, led by violinist Rachel Ringelstein, emerged as a beacon of healin...

Facing a tumultuous year marred by rising antisemitism, warfare, and global crises, Alex Weisler explores how Jewish communities can find hope and resilience...

The article explores the political division between Arab-American and Jewish-American communities in Michigan, as represented by two individuals, Abed Hammou...

Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz has resigned following a faculty vote of no confidence amid budget difficulties and controversy over his handl...

Antonia Mitchell shares a deeply personal narrative of grappling with the stillbirth of her daughter, Shoshana, and the unexpected solace she found in Jewish...

Mansur Ashkar, a Druze Israeli, shares his experience of moving from a Druze village to the predominantly Jewish city of Eilat, where his family's display of...

The video provides an insight into the Druze community in Israel through an interview with Mansur Ashkar, a Druze who served as an officer in the IDF's speci...

Jewish student involvement in campus life has surged, according to a recent University Jewish Chaplaincy (UJC) survey. With over 92% of respondents participa...

Following the grievous attack by Hamas on October 7, which aimed to exploit Israel's internal divisions, the nation witnessed a remarkable emergence of unity...

Hendon United continues their dominant run in the Maccabi GB Southern League Premier Division with a commanding 3-0 victory over Stoke Salmon, maintaining th...

As the High Holy Days approach, many focus on rabbis and cantors, but this piece highlights the unsung heroes of the synagogue staff who work tirelessly behi...