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"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions...

Pope Leo XIV's leadership marks a potential turning point in the complex and often strained relations between the Vatican and Israel. As tensions ease in the...

Barry Rosen, a former American hostage in Iran, reflects on the enduring trauma of captivity and relates his experiences to Israelis recently freed from Gaza...

"Slam Frank" is an edgy musical satire that reimagines Anne Frank's story through the lens of identity politics. Inspired by a conceptually provocative socia...

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on ...

The geopolitical landscape in Gaza remains tense as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas encounters significant challenges. Despite the return of...

Hannah Feuer examines the precarious state of the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which lacks detailed implementation measures and h...

The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity represented a significant diplomatic move with Arab leaders and an attempt to reshape the Middle East...

In the aftermath of a ceasefire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas, Israeli citizens, like David Levy, are facing a profound political reck...

The Shofar Report, released by the Nexus Project, serves as a liberal counter to the conservative Project Esther proposed by the Heritage Foundation for tack...

Under the Trump administration, two Jewish-led organizations, IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, face potential investigations and legal actions as part of...

The landscape of teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in U.S. schools is becoming increasingly fraught with legal and ideological battles. New laws are ...

Jewish communities worldwide are grappling with the transition from rituals developed during the hostage crisis following the October 7, 2023 attacks. Ritual...

President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking ...

Miriam Udel's new book explores how Yiddish children's literature evolved from a late 19th-century endeavor to a post-Holocaust movement, weaving themes of s...

Following the release of the last surviving hostages from Gaza, the Jewish community experiences relief, yet significant challenges remain to secure lasting ...

During a speech at the Knesset, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the return of hostages and the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas as a hist...

Sarah Hurwitz's new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us," delves into the complexities of Jewish identity ...

Amid anticipation for the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza, Ilan Dalal, father of captive Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and former captive Tal Shoham expressed grat...

Abe Kugielsky, a Modern Orthodox Jewish photographer, has gained significant recognition for his work documenting the Hasidic Jewish community in Borough Par...

In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered at Hostages Square in hopes of marking the final vigil for hostages captured by Hamas and held in Gaza for two years. The rall...

Ruti Wajnberg, a former product manager turned upholsterer, transforms old furniture into pieces filled with personal and historical significance from her Br...

The revival and preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Judeo-Kashi and Judeo-Tuyserkani, are finding unexpected allies in older generations aff...

Emily Tamkin explores the complex and muted reactions from leftist and pro-Palestinian groups following a ceasefire in Gaza brokered by Donald Trump. The art...

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, shortly before his murder, expressed frustrations in leaked text messages about Jewish donors, accusing them of bullyin...

MIT President Sally Kornbluth, who is Jewish, has made headlines by becoming the first university leader to reject an offer from the Trump administration. Th...

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna faced backlash after sharing a documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer Ian Carroll. The documentary, "Investig...

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating its stance on the controversial practice of conversion therapy in the case Chiles v. Salazar. This raises si...

Jewish engagement with the Torah isn't limited to the religiously observant; even secular Jews find value in the weekly Torah portion, or 'parshe.' Yiddish s...

Robert Zaretsky explores the enduring impact and evolving role of satire, particularly through the lens of Lorne Michaels and his creation, Saturday Night Li...

The Forward, a preeminent voice in Jewish journalism with a deep history dating back to its founding as a Yiddish-language daily in 1897, announced the creat...

Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder was detained by the Israeli military while covering a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza. She was on "The Cons...

Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, once a space for somber gatherings, became a scene of cautious celebration following the announcement of a ceasefire deal intende...

Jewish organizations worldwide are expressing cautious optimism over the recently announced Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes the return of hostages, viewi...

László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist celebrated for his complex, apocalyptic prose, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This honor highligh...

In his column, Dan Perry discusses the ceasefire agreement in Gaza announced by Donald Trump, examining its implications and underlying motivations. The ceas...

Donald Trump, despite his controversial figure among liberal Jews, appears to have successfully negotiated a Gaza ceasefire deal that former President Joe Bi...

The article by Terrence Petty explores the contrast between Portland's actual environment and Donald Trump's portrayal of the city as a chaotic war zone. Whi...

President Donald Trump's recent peace deal announcement marks a significant step towards resolving the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas. By fa...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a new peace plan orchestrated by former President Trump, which could see the release of hostages taken during the conflict th...

A new documentary, "Israel and Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989," compiles three and a half hours of footage from Sweden's public broadcaster Sveriges Telev...

Eighteen years ago, notable klezmer musicians gathered outside New York City's historic Eldridge Street Synagogue for a photograph organized by Yale Strom as...

Sociologist Michel Wieviorka's book, "The Last Jewish Joke," ponders whether the humor that has been a staple of Jewish culture is fading. With the Holocaust...

Jennifer Gilmore provides an analysis of Woody Allen's debut novel, "What's with Baum?", against the backdrop of Allen's controversial personal history. Gilm...

Alana Haim's character in "One Battle After Another" wears a Star of David necklace as a subtle, yet impactful statement on Jewish identity and intersectiona...

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography, "Philip Roth: Stung By Life," focuses on Roth's intellectual and artistic development, distinguishing itself from other bi...

Dan Perry critiques the series of governmental missteps that have left Israel at a critical juncture, two years after the Oct. 7 attacks. He highlights the p...

In the wake of the October 2023 attacks, American support for Israel has significantly declined, with polls highlighting a stark decrease in sympathy, partic...

Elon University in North Carolina has received accolades from Jewish organizations for its inclusive environment despite avoiding aggressive security measure...

Bari Weiss, who began her career as a campus activist highlighting antisemitism, has been appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News, marking a significant shift ...