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Amid the New York City mayoral race, thousands of rabbis and cantors have signed a letter against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting tensions ...

Andrew Cuomo, engaged in the New York City mayoral race, is focusing on Jewish voters concerned about Zohran Mamdani's controversial positions on Israel. Mam...

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025 marks the end of a piece of World War II history that included a hidden bunker constructed...

Israeli comedian and activist Noam Shuster Eliassi is the focus of "Coexistence, My Ass," a new documentary that captures her bold comedic and political jour...

Author Louis Keene recounts his experience of maintaining Shabbat observance during the World Series clash between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles D...

The term "Jewitch" humorously encapsulates notions of both Jewish identity and witch-like aesthetics, as Lisa Mayer navigates through the intersection of pop...

The closure of Shouk, a vegan kosher restaurant chain in Washington, D.C., highlights the complex intersection of food, politics, and cultural identity amid ...

In a season marred by scandal, Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija was a standout performer for the Portland Trail Blazers, achieving career-high stats. Ho...

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for New York City's mayoral race, faces skepticism from some Jewish voters regarding his stance on antisemitism, the...

Sruli Fruchter critically evaluates New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's ability to address left-wing antisemitism, given his history of pro-Pale...

A new website, Yiddishculture.co, spearheaded by Adina Cimet, seeks to reinvigorate the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry. The site transforms th...

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith couple played by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, ignites discussions on Jewish stereotypes but draws l...

Amid ongoing U.S.-brokered efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President J.D. Vance publicly condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary votes on W...

The second season of Netflix's hit series "Nobody Wants This" attempts to address criticisms regarding its portrayal of Jewish themes but falls short in some...

As the New York mayoral election approaches, over 650 U.S. rabbis and cantors have signed a letter opposing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani due to his anti-Zionis...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel must collaborate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively engaging with Brooklyn's Hasidic community, an influential voting bloc guided by rabbinical leader...

Nobody Wants This, a Netflix show featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as an interfaith couple, returns for a second season rife with the curious prominence...

The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from ...

Dan Perry critiques the approach taken by Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, during their diplomatic visit to Israel focuse...

Zohran K. Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate with views perceived as hostile to Israel, is causing a stir among Jewish leaders concerned about his po...

Lauren Hakimi explores the timeless relevance of the Noah's Ark narrative in the context of modern climate fiction, particularly through Charlotte McConaghy’...

Lea Koenig, famed for her role in 'Shtisel,' captivates audiences in a new Yiddish music video where she sings 'Kum zhe mame,' a Yiddish adaptation of a 1964...

Leo Braudy, known from Netflix's "Love is Blind," shares his journey of facing antisemitic backlash after appearing on the show and how it led him back to Ju...

Rabbi Moshe Tauber has been meticulously inspecting the eruv surrounding Manhattan for 26 years, ensuring its integrity for the Jewish community to carry ite...

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and Democrat, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest that has been identified as rese...

Isabella Vinci, a Reform convert to Judaism, faces challenges in making aliyah to Israel due to her conversion being completed online during the COVID-19 pan...

Paul Ingrassia, a Trump administration nominee, withdrew from his role as head of the Office of Special Counsel following revelations about his past racist a...

A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions. Among these are pieces of significant hi...

A newly discovered comet, 3I/ATLAS, not affecting Earth directly, spurs debate over extraterrestrial life and its implications for Judaism. Avi Loeb, a Harva...

Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who passed away at 92, was a pioneering figure in Jewish social activism and spirituality. Best known for his 1969 creation of the "Free...

Central Synagogue in Manhattan has decided to remove the Israeli flag from its bimah, where it had been displayed since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023....

Yaron Weitzman's book, "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers," reveals a surprising Jewish angle in one of the most shocking NBA tra...

The Jewish community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is expanding, with the Greenpoint Shul recently incorporating a thriving Hebrew school that serves about 30 chil...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue and Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue urged congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in the...

While walking in Central Park, composer Ricky Ian Gordon stumbled upon what he initially thought to be a street art installation—painted bricks depicting Hol...

Angela Buchdahl's memoir "Heart of a Stranger" explores her unique journey from her South Korean roots to becoming a notable figure in American Judaism as th...

Dany Bahar argues for a transformative shift in the approach of the pro-Palestinian movement, urging activists to focus not just on divestment from Israel bu...

Dan Perry explores the deep-seated issues hindering peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing that the ongoing violence in the West Bank, particul...

Amidst escalating tensions and accusations of antisemitism, the ban against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a soccer match in Birmingham is indicative of the...

Olivia Haynie reflects on her personal experience with Chabad and the broader Jewish community as a Black Jewish woman. She discusses her feelings of exclusi...

Rabbi Jackson Mercer founded a unique grief support group for young Jewish adults in Cambridge, Massachusetts, addressing a gap in bereavement resources. Unl...

Germany has invested significantly in restoring historic synagogues, such as Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue, as evidence of its commitment to Jewish l...

Ben Stiller explores the complexities of his family's legacy in the new documentary "Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost," revealing the personal and profession...

The first televised debate for New York City's mayoral race saw candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani clash over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highl...

The return of Israeli hostages from Gaza has brought a mix of joy and deep sorrow to Israel and the global Jewish community. While this liberation is celebra...

Emily Tamkin's article in The Forward examines the troubling rise of antisemitism among young Republicans, as evidenced by leaked group chats discussing viol...

Oklahoma's new state superintendent, Lindel Fields, has reversed a contentious policy requiring Bibles in public school classrooms, which was put in place by...

An innovative but controversial production, "Slam Frank," by Andrew Fox, explores the boundaries of satire by reimagining Anne Frank as a Latinx pansexual ch...

Robert Kaplow, a former high school English teacher from New Jersey, has carved a unique path in the arts, transitioning from a beloved educator to a creativ...