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A new analysis of Pew data on the American Jewish population highlights an increase in those identifying as atheist, agnostic, or having no particular religi...

Margot Friedlander, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, has become an unexpected figure of influence after returning to Berlin, a city tied to her painful past...

Brad Ausmus, a former catcher and coach of the Israeli national team in the World Baseball Classic, has been named the manager of the Detroit Tigers, becomin...

Rabbi Menachem Tewel, also known as Mendel Tevel, was arrested at the JEM Center in Beverly Hills on child sex abuse charges from New York dating back to the...

The article discusses the influence of John Goldman, known as the Shot Doctor, on aspiring basketball players who seek to improve their shooting skills by pr...

A Jewish Senior Center in Brooklyn's Manhattan Beach experienced a significant shift in atmosphere and routine due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. ...

Thomas Friedman's book "From Beirut to Jerusalem" recounts an encounter between Friedman and Rabbi Nota Schiller, who co-founded the Ohr Somayach Yeshiva. Sc...

The article discusses the rich culinary tradition of the Cochin Jews of South India who have brought their unique Indian cuisine to Israel, particularly in t...

Larry Blumberg initiated a unique plan to attract Jewish families to Dothan, Alabama, by offering $50,000 in relocation assistance and encouraging them to st...

A property dispute over a valuable library of religious books owned by the Lubavitcher Rebbe has led to tensions between Russian officials and Chabad represe...

The article discusses the often overlooked contributions of non-Jewish individuals within the Jewish community, focusing on the stories of Mr. Roetta, a Hisp...

In 1663 London, during Simchat Torah, renowned diarist Samuel Pepys unexpectedly entered Congregation Shaar Hashamayim, a Spanish & Portuguese synagogue, and...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience as a single woman during Sukkot, a holiday typically focused on family and harvest. Feeling out...

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Beth Israel congregation faced immense challenges with their synagogue heavily damaged. Despite the loss ...

The author reflects on their deep emotional connection to Yom Kippur, particularly through the Kol Nidre prayer, which symbolizes a sense of belonging in the...

The text delves into the complexity of Jewish identity and practice, emphasizing that for many Jews today, Judaism no longer feels like a native language due...

Amichai Lau-Lavie, the spiritual leader of Lab/Shul, explores the tradition of acquiring new items for Rosh Hashanah in Prepent 5774. He suggests reflecting ...

In "Til Faith Do Us Part," Naomi Schaefer Riley explores the trend of interfaith marriages in America, highlighting the challenges and benefits that come wit...

In his response to Allan Arkush's review of Shaul Magid's book "American Post-Judaism," Arkush questions the motivation behind redesigning Judaism, pointing ...

Jane Eisner, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, expresses concern over the declining birthrates among young liberal Jews in America, a trend mirrored in soc...

The text discusses the historical evolution and challenges of Jewish day school education in the United States. It traces the roots of organized Jewish educa...

The author discusses their unwavering loyalty to Detroit sports teams, despite living in Boston, attributing this allegiance to their father's influence. The...

The discussion surrounding Jewish involvement in the slave trade has been a contentious one, often fueled by groups like the Nation of Islam. The Nation of I...

An internal MIT report on the Aaron Swartz case defends the university's actions while criticizing its lack of leadership in the face of the internet activis...

French-born Israeli Meyer Habib, endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, won a special election to become the first observant Jew in the French Nation...

Daniel Libeskind, a renowned architect and child of Holocaust survivors, designed a Holocaust memorial featuring steel panels shaped like a Star of David to ...

The article discusses the efforts to integrate Israeli Arabs into Israel's high-tech sector, focusing on initiatives like the Nazareth Industrial Park and th...

In 2012, a Reform Jewish chaplain deployed in Kuwait found new meaning in Tisha B'Av, a holiday he had not previously emphasized, when his R&R leave was unex...

Challah, a new food truck in Columbus, OH, offers Jewish-inspired deli sandwiches on freshly baked challah rolls, such as whitefish salad with latkes and cor...

Ari White, a kosher barbecue expert, shares his secret 12-spice rub recipe for perfect dry rub meat, learned from his father in Texas and now used in his Yon...

Elijah Schulman, a young bar mitzvah boy from Bethesda, MD, is planning to hold his bar mitzvah at a struggling synagogue, Mishkan Israel, in Selma, Ala., as...

The text discusses the challenges and experiences of a young Jewish student trying to find a sense of Jewish community and identity on a college campus. The ...

Since the early 1900s, the concept of Jewish identity among diverse communities in Africa and the Americas has expanded significantly, with groups like Ethio...

Israeli high-school graduates can opt to defer their military service for a year through programs like Shin-Shin, where they engage in volunteer work. Partic...

Sam Halpern, father of Justin Halpern, has written a novel, "A Far Piece to Canaan," published by HarperCollins, which reflects his childhood on a Jewish sha...

Jessica Lanyadoo, a psychic with Jewish Iraqi and Polish Holocaust survivor roots, attributes her success and open-mindedness to her mixed Ashkenazi and Seph...

Families are increasingly opting for destination bar and bat mitzvahs outside traditional synagogue settings as a way to personalize the ceremonies and creat...

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the country's largest gay synagogue, celebrated her 20th anniversary with a Hanukkah event attende...

The author recalls reconnecting with their paternal grandparents after years of estrangement, only to discover their grandfather's death online. Despite atte...

Observant Jews celebrating Lag b'Omer traditionally mark the day with haircuts, symbolizing hope and an end to a period of mourning after Passover. Some are ...

Uri Scheft, a Jewish baker with Israeli and Danish roots, founded Breads Bakery in New York City, blending European and Jewish influences in his pastries and...

The article reflects on the current state of Israel, noting both challenges and achievements. While there are issues such as corruption, education quality, a...

Brad Lander, a veteran Brooklyn community organizer turned city councilman, has successfully navigated the messy world of New York politics, playing a key ro...

Ruthi Cohen, a devoted woman with a deep faith, is at the center of a narrative detailing the life and tragedy of her family in Gush Katif. Ruthi and her hus...

The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nations Capital in Washington, D.C. caters to the Jewish elite, including children of prominent figures in politics and ...

"City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York" edited by Deborah Dash Moore, along with other contributing authors, explores the deep and complex rela...

Rabbi Menachem Froman's legacy is a unique testament to Jewish-Muslim coexistence, bringing together ideologies often seen as diametrically opposed. As a har...

The article reflects on the concept of unity, or "achdut," within the Jewish community, drawing parallels from historical events and personal experiences. It...

"Life After Baghdad: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew in Israel, 1950-2000" is a newly translated volume of memoirs by Sasson Somekh, an Iraqi-born Israeli scholar, co...

This text describes a series of underground philosophy seminars held with a group of Hasidic Jewish participants, including Satmar and Lubavitcher members, e...