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A reader writes to the Bintel Brief about feeling overwhelmed by global issues while trying to honor the Jewish values of her late grandmother. The response ...

Jeremy Corbyn's recent support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has reignited concerns over antisemitism due to Corbyn's controversial past...

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status. The book is partially a follow-up to Irving's earlier ...

Leah Litman's new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes," critiques the current state of the U...

Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, afforda...

At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit in Las Vegas, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani became a focal point for concern among attendees. The M...

A faction of the Satmar Hasidic community has unexpectedly endorsed Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and critic of Israel, in the New York City mayoral...

In Astoria, Queens, Jewish residents express concern over the political choices of Zohran Mamdani, the local assemblyman, particularly regarding his stance o...

Libby Lenkinski, an Israeli living in New York, discusses her decision to support Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and progressive candidate, in the New York City ma...

The article by Rabbi Michael Rothbaum critiques the disproportionate Jewish focus on Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy due to his criticism of Israel, when ...

Elon Musk's newly launched Grokipedia, intended as an alternative to Wikipedia, has attracted criticism for featuring biased content and controversial framin...

Pascal Bonitzer's film "Auction" serves as a recent addition to the genre focusing on Nazi-looted art, exploring the ethical and legal ramifications of art r...

Jay Michaelson discusses the candidacy of Zohran Mamdani in the context of New York's mayoral election, emphasizing that while Mamdani's views on Israel migh...

In the closely watched New York City mayoral race of 2025, Jewish voters who previously supported progressive candidate Brad Lander face a nuanced decision r...

David Berkowitz explores the complexities of dating as a Jewish New Yorker in the politically charged climate following the October 7 attacks, compounded by ...

Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate for New York City mayor, has remarkably garnered support from various Jewish communities despite his controversial stance ...

In the New York City mayoral election, Jewish women voters face a dilemma that pits their feminist values against their Jewish identity. Many are torn betwee...

Hundreds of thousands of haredi Orthodox Jews gathered in Jerusalem for the "Million Man March," opposing the Israeli government's attempts to draft yeshiva ...

Amid growing occurrences of Holocaust denial and distortion, Aviya Kushner expresses her disturbance at encountering a sign proclaiming "The Holocaust is fak...

The New York City mayoral election is witnessing a dynamic race featuring three key candidates: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Each candidat...

Amid rising antisemitism and low Israeli-Palestinian relations, the debate persists on whether anti-Zionism equates to antisemitism. The controversy resurfac...

Walking through Weimar, Germany, exemplifies the nation's Erinnerungskultur, or memory culture, which centers on commemorating Holocaust victims through Stol...

The article by Nora Berman in the Forward explores the extensive rabbinic backlash against Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim Democratic Socialist candidate for the Ne...

A captivating collaboration between a curator and a rabbi has preserved an important piece of Boston's Jewish history, the Sam Katz Torah ark from Chelsea, M...

Andrew Cuomo has solidified his position among Jewish voters in the final stretch of the New York City mayoral campaign, according to a Quinnipiac poll condu...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has quietly modified its mission statement by removing a section on protecting civil rights from its website, marking a stra...

Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent in the New York City mayoral race, is hoping that support from moderate and older voters, particularly within the Jew...

The New York City mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani has sparked significant debate among rabbis across the United States, highlighting deepening division...

Polish musician Maria Ka is transforming Yiddish music through her innovative album "Di Mashin" (The Machine), combining punk rock influences with cosmic the...

Retired Judge Jerry Orbach dedicates his efforts to rescuing stained glass windows from closed or abandoned synagogues across the Midwest. His work has trans...

The ongoing tensions in the Gaza region continue to challenge a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The truce, established two weeks ago, is under st...

The contentious New York City mayoral race has brought to light differing perspectives among Jewish rabbis regarding political endorsements. Rabbi Elliot Cos...

In a recent controversial interview on Tucker Carlson's talk show, notorious antisemite and white nationalist Nick Fuentes discussed his beliefs regarding Je...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, while identifying as an anti-Zionist, supports implementing the "Hidden Voices" curriculum which educates K-1...

In a dramatic and exhaustive World Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, legendary Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax was present ...

The upcoming New York City mayoral debate between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and candidate Zohran Mamdani has sparked a complex discussion on the intersect...

The HBO Max series "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel to the movie "It," controversially uses the Holocaust to heighten horror elements in its narrative. The ...

The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cult...

British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan. The controversy cent...

Dov Hikind, a prominent former New York State Assemblyman known for his support of Jewish causes, has shifted his endorsement in the NYC mayoral race from Cu...

Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYPD Commissioner, is a notable figure in New York City's political landscape, receiving bipartisan support amidst complex electora...

"Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism" is an exhibition that showcases works by artists who have converted to Judaism, illustrating the profound impact...

Yirmiyahu Danzig, a social media activist of Caribbean and Ashkenazi descent, explores the relevance of Yiddish in Israel through interviews with Orthodox Je...

Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator critical of Israel, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on a speaking tour with the Co...

Coexistence, My Ass!, a documentary by Amber Fares, dives into the art of comedy as a potent medium for social commentary, spotlighting Israeli comedian Noam...

Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, continues to show resilience by attending morning minyan regularly, despite...

The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 ...

The article explores former President Donald Trump's controversial approach to military loyalty and deployment, particularly in relation to progressive U.S. ...

Joe Buchanan's new album "Heaven and Earth," integrates Jewish prayer texts into country music, creating an unexpected fusion that some listeners mistake for...

Leonard Bernstein's musical, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," portrayed American history as inclusive, highlighting the contributions of women and Black servants ...