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Harvard University's board of directors has decided to keep Claudine Gay as the school's president despite criticism of her response to antisemitism on campu...

President Joe Biden hosted the annual White House Hanukkah party, emphasizing the importance of Israel and its meaning to Jews as a stronghold against persec...

Elliot Easton, the left-handed guitarist for the Cars, reflects on his journey from a Beatles-loving Brooklynite to a rock n roll legend. He joined forces wi...

Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania are facing challenges related to antisemitism on campus. The university's president, Liz Magill, recently r...

The article discusses the complex views among liberal Jews regarding Rep. Elise Stefanik, the number-three Republican in the House of Representatives, and he...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro commended Jewish University of Pennsylvania students for their role in the resignation of former President Liz Magill, fol...

Protesters at the Brooklyn Museum affixed a Palestinian flag to Deborah Kass' iconic OY/YO sculpture during a rally, along with draping pro-Palestinian signs...

In this article, the author argues that American Jews are in a moral panic about antisemitism and need to calm down before causing damage. The author referen...

The 2024 Golden Globe nominees include several Jewish-themed films and TV series. Bradley Cooper's biopic "Maestro" about Leonard Bernstein is nominated for ...

Several Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine activities on campus, including leading walkouts and protests, are now facing disciplinary action by the s...

The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the film "Life is Beautiful" and its use of Holocaust humor. The film, directed by Roberto Benigni, tells the...

Ryan O'Neal's performance in the 1972 screwball comedy "What's Up, Doc?" is unexpectedly funny, especially when he appears in his underwear with an unusual c...

Julie Beren Platt, chair of Jewish Federations of North America and vice chair of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) board of trustees, has assumed the ro...

A man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting a Jewish man and making antisemitic remarks in Beverly Hills. The victim, Ra...

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after facing backlash for her response to a question about antisemitism at a Congressional hearing. ...

The University of Pennsylvania board of trustees will meet in an emergency session to discuss the future of President Liz Magill, as criticism grows over her...

In the aftermath of a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, the president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, apologized for causing pa...

"The Zone of Interest" is a film adaptation of Martin Amis' novel about Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz. The film portrays Höss' idyllic family life...

A Jewish educator named Sara Beth Berman has given the Hanukkah llama, a popular holiday item, a deeper Jewish backstory in an attempt to add substance to th...

The article discusses the story of Uriel Baruch, an Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip, as his family celebrates Hanukkah. The family prays for a miracle and ...

The article discusses the omission of Leonard Bernstein's Jewish identity in the new biopic "Maestro." Bernstein, who grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home and ...

Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University because of events on campus and the inadequate testimony of the...

The president of the University of Pennsylvania, Liz Magill, recently faced criticism for her response to a question about calling for the genocide of Jews. ...

A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that 65% of Americans believe that Hamas bears a lot of responsibility for the war with Israel, co...

The 1911 Yiddish operetta "Shir Hashirim: The Song of Love" was a popular musical comedy that revolved around the love triangles of an aging composer, his ad...

Several kosher restaurants in the United States have received public support following incidences of vandalism or break-ins. While law enforcement has determ...

More than 500 people gathered in Columbus Circle in Manhattan on the first night of Hanukkah to call for a cease-fire in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. ...

The Museum of Jewish Heritage recently hosted Rebecca Day, an event to honor the American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin, who tells the story of Jewish immigration...

The author discusses the contradiction between university presidents' condemnations of anti-Semitism in society, such as the events in Charlottesville, and t...

In the wake of the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel, Jewish communities in the US are grappling with how to celebrate Hanukkah while acknowledging th...

The Israel-Hamas war has exposed a rift within the Haredi Orthodox Jewish community in the United States. Many Haredi Jews were urged by Agudath Israel-affil...

Thirteen-year-old Ariel Zohar recently celebrated his bar mitzvah wearing the tefillin (phylacteries) that were passed down to him from his paternal grandfat...

Israeli artist Hilla Ben Ari has created "I Must Be Circumstanced," an innovative reinterpretation of Shakespeare's "Othello" via José Limón's "The Moor's Pa...

Progressive Jewish organization J Street has threatened to withdraw its support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza unless meaningful changes are made to ...

As Israel focuses on fighting Hamas in Gaza, there are increasing concerns about a potential war with the Lebanese terror group, Hezbollah. Israeli reserve s...

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding actress Julianna Margulies and her comments about the lack of support for Jews and Israel from some ...

"O ir kleyne likhtelekh" is a Yiddish Hanukkah song based on a poem by Moishe Rosenfeld. The song reflects Rosenfeld's personal beliefs as a proponent of soc...

Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in combat in Gaza while serving as a reservist in a commando unit. Another ...

The Bnei Menashe Jews, believed to be descendants of the lost tribe of Manasseh, have faced challenges on two fronts: in Israel and in Manipur, India. In Sde...

Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near Gaza, was devastated by a Hamas attack on October 7th. Out of the 417 residents, 1 in 4 were killed or kidnapped. Survivors have...

The college application process has become more complicated for Jewish students since the recent Israel-Gaza conflict. Many students are reconsidering their ...

The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is currently hosting an exhibition of Argentine artist Marta Minujn's work, titled "Arte! Arte! Arte!" The exhibition features...

Three different artists, including Yonia Fain, Samuel Bak, and Andi Arnovitz, use art to process and give voice to the atrocities committed by Hamas on Octob...

During a recent Republican primary debate, candidates discussed the possibility of sending US troops to Gaza. Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, who is rising...

The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University have faced criticism and calls to resign after their responses to a question about ca...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, for not outrightly denouncing calls for the genocide of Jew...

The AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires, which was targeted in a deadly bombing in 1994, recently received a bomb threat, which was later determined to be a f...

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who has faced criticism from Jewish cons...

"The Wicker Man," a film released 50 years ago, has gained a massive cult following despite its rocky beginnings. The movie, known for its influence on the f...

Following the expulsion of George Santos from Congress for unethical conduct, a scramble is underway to fill the vacant seat in Nassau County through a speci...