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For those observing Tishah B'Av and searching for engaging ways to reflect during this solemn day, Jewish Action Magazine offers a curated selection of books...

The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on ...

Israeli literary figure Etgar Keret discusses defending democracy, storytelling, and heartwarming stories about his late mother in a recent interview. The co...

Israel is currently immersed in a period of remembrance following Passover, with Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed and Memorial Day and Independence Day ...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro provided an inside look at celebrating Passover in the governor's mansion, sharing a detailed video on social media that c...

"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous...

The Bonjour Chai podcast presented the second annual Great Canadian Seder, featuring a diverse group of guests including politicians, cantors, comedians, and...

The Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza! Edition features a collection of beloved Passover stories and discussions by the podcast hosts, highlighting the annual ...

In episode 357 of Unorthodox, the podcast revisits its 2020 Passover episode to provide listeners with a refresher on how to host a meaningful and memorable ...

David, who is Jewish, and Jenny, who is agnostic and part-Indigenous, share tips for successful interfaith celebrations like Passover and Easter with their f...

Michal Rosenoer's experience of preparing for Passover in rural Colorado highlights a broader issue faced by Jewish communities in similar regions, known as ...

The article explores the storytelling role of the Haggadah during the Passover Seder, examining the expectations versus the textual offerings, particularly f...

Pearl Richman, a retired teacher, has created two new inclusive haggadot for Passover, aimed at modern families and designed to better engage young people in...

Eighty years ago, a large-scale initiative involved Hollywood and Broadway celebrities staging a series of pageants titled "We Will Never Die" to raise aware...

Base, an organization originating from New York in 2015, embodies a modern, decentralized approach to Judaism by having rabbinic couples host gatherings like...

Following the sudden passing of her mother in Arizona, Shira faced the daunting task of preparing for Pesach the same day. Despite her challenging circumstan...

The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies. Despite being a Jewish tale, Ch...

The podcast discusses a variety of topics, including the use of psychedelics like LSD to address psychological distress, with Rabbi Zac Kamenetz advocating f...

Purim baskets, or mishloach manot, have evolved from simple gifts of hamantashen and fruit into elaborate, themed displays that reflect creativity and, often...

In episode 351 of "The Whole Megillah," the podcast Unorthodox celebrates Purim with fresh insights on the holiday from Liel Leibovitz and Dovid Bashevkin. A...

Canadian Orthodox rabbis are advocating for environmental conservation in honor of Tu B'Shevat, with initiatives like vegan Shabbat dinners and sustainable p...

The recent podcast episode discusses the chaotic beginning of the new Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the GOP House, which is controlled by a ...

Rachel Maddow, known for her podcast "Ultra," which explores how the Nazi regime infiltrated US government in the 1940s, discusses this historical threat to ...

This episode discusses the challenges faced during the Chanukah story between the Greeks and Jews, exploring the unique aspects of this conflict compared to ...

In this episode of Hebrew Hammer, Yael and Schwab delve into the complexities of Hanukkah, challenging traditional perceptions of the holiday by exploring wh...

Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Jo...

The iconic blue moose menorah, a whimsical design that turned 20 this year, is created by artist Nancy Clarke who has never lit a Hanukkah candle despite pro...

The article provides a comprehensive guide to American Hanukkah-themed movies and TV episodes, complete with cocktail pairings. Notably, Hallmark's latest fi...

In the midst of ongoing power outages due to Russian attacks, Hanukkah candles have become a crucial resource for the Jewish community in Chernivtsi, Ukraine...

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah with eight stories that shed light on the Jewish world. The podcast features interviews with 102-year-old form...

Learn how to make Hanukkah-inspired Challah Fritters from cookbook author Faith Kramer on an upcoming episode of Feed Your Soul with Jamie Geller.

Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki discusses the historical significance of the swastika as a symbol of peace and well-being, striving to reclaim its original mea...

In a playful exploration of artificial intelligence's capabilities, Jake Wasserman employs OpenAI's ChatGPT to generate Hallmark-style Hanukkah movie plots. ...

Despite its predominantly Christian theme, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured notable Jewish moments over the years. Notably, in 2013, a dreidel-sha...

The article explores the symbolism of President Biden's annual turkey pardoning ceremony in relation to Jewish traditions and ethics. Rabbis Hample, Hammerma...

The hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast celebrated Sukkot and delved into the issue of affordable housing in the Jewish community, especially considering the r...

Jeanette Kuvin Oren, an artist renowned for her Judaic art, has designed the U.S. Postal Service's new Hanukkah stamp, the first since 2020. This stamp, insp...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two main topics: Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid's support for a Palestinian state before elections ...

Dr. Jay Robinow, a semi-retired radiation oncologist in Kansas City, Missouri, has devoted over fifteen years to building sukkot for both his local Jewish co...

The podcast discusses the situation in Ukraine, addressing topics such as nuclear weapons, Putin, and the United States's response, with a focus on whether t...

A personal reflection is shared about confronting mortality and undergoing medical tests, juxtaposed with the symbolism of Sukkot and its lessons of imperman...

William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences. Shatner explo...

Acclaimed author Nicole Krauss joins a discussion on Judaism, writing, and Israel, with hosts Yonit and Jonathan on the Unholy Podcast during the reflective ...

"Teshuvahland" delves into the concept of teshuvah, or repentance, as a process of returning to one's true path or desired destination after realizing a devi...

This episode covers how the Jewish community in Sydney, Nova Scotia, observed Rosh Hashanah in the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, which left their s...

With Rosh Hashanah approaching and yet another Israeli election on the horizon, there is much speculation about whether this will be the final round after a ...

This episode discusses the structure of Rosh HaShana and the concept of Divine Judgment during this holiday. It also explores lessons from the life of Queen ...

The episode discusses the challenges faced by the Sons of Jacob Congregation in Belleville, Ontario, which for the first time in nearly a century, couldn't c...

Howard M. Wasserman explores the idea of a "Koufax Curse," where Jewish baseball players who participate in games on Yom Kippur allegedly bring bad luck to t...

The text discusses the upcoming Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the Days of Awe, with Yom Kippur being a day of fasting for 25 hour...