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Ignaz Goldziher, a Hungarian Jewish scholar, believed that Judaism could benefit from the progressive aspects of Islam. He saw affinities between Islam and J...

The exhibition "Missing Generations: Photographs by Jill Freedman" at the Derfner Judaica Museum and Art Collection showcases the work of photographer Jill F...

In this op-ed, Orly Noy, an Iranian-born Mizrahi political activist and journalist, reflects on her experiences as an immigrant to Israel and discusses the s...

The red anemone flower, often associated with ancient myths and modern symbols of remembrance, has become a poignant emblem for Israel's Memorial Day, Yom Ha...

Readers shared their first trips to Israel, celebrating the excitement, connections with locals, and a sense of belonging they felt. Some recalled specific m...

The article discusses the movie adaptation of Judy Blume's "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret." The film expands the role of Margaret's mother, Barbara, ...

In a YouTube panel discussion titled "Mandalorthodox: Jewish History and Modern Practice in The Mandalorian," the Jewish subtext in the popular Star Wars ser...

Barbra Streisand, an iconic figure in pop culture, has an expansive musical career that, despite staying true to her signature style, has flirted with variou...

In this article, the author discusses several recently released books, including "Knstlers in Paradise" by Cathleen Schine, "Kantikais" by Elizabeth Graver, ...

This is a brief exploration of three topics in Jewish media: Hebrew school, gay Orthodox Jews, and the TV show "Mrs. Maisel." The article mentions that Hebre...

The House of the Book, a famous Jewish landmark on the campus of American Jewish University in Simi Valley, California, features in Netflix's popular show 'B...

A new exhibit at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum in New York showcases tzedek boxes, which are containers for written reflections on acts of tzedek (righteousn...

Despite the historical association of Adolf Hitler's birthday on April 20th with celebrations by white supremacists and neo-Nazis, there has been a decline i...

The article discusses the omission of the Jewish Labor Committee (JLC) from the Netflix series "Transatlantic," which is based on Julie Orringer's novel "The...

AI technology has resurrected the voices of iconic Israeli singers Ofra Haza and Zohar Argov for a new song, "Here Forever," celebrating Israel's 75th birthd...

Israeli-American Neil Druckmann, the creative force behind HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us', draws inspiration from various sources, including the Israeli-P...

Thousands gathered in Warsaw to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a pivotal Jewish resistance against the Nazis during World Wa...

Enrollment in Hebrew schools across the United States has declined by nearly half since 2006, according to a report by the Jewish Education Project. While th...

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...

In an introspective critique, PJ Grisar examines Ari Aster's film "Beau Is Afraid" through a Jewish lens. Despite Aster's claim that the film is a 'Jewish Lo...

In Times Square, a 27-foot wooden replica cattle car, similar to those used during the Holocaust, is being displayed as part of Southern NCSY's Hate Ends Now...

In Aaron Sorkin's revival of the musical "Camelot," the idyllic details of King Arthur's utopian realm are questioned and deconstructed. Sorkin injects self-...

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian Jewish dissident and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason by a M...

Brian Mandel, a gay man, has been protesting outside Kehillas Hollywood Hills, an Orthodox synagogue in South Florida, every Shabbat since late January. Mand...

"An American Tail the Musical" makes its debut, enriching the original 1986 film's Jewish themes by incorporating traditional Jewish prayers and highlighting...

Mira Fox explores the Talmudic prohibition against public humiliation in the context of the reality show "Love Is Blind." The article contrasts rabbinic teac...

Sarah Ellen Zarrow critiques the current approach to Holocaust education in American schools, arguing that it often simplifies the historical complexities in...

"How Saba Kept Singing," a documentary premiering on PBS, tells the story of David Saba Wisnia, a Polish Jewish musical prodigy who was able to survive the H...

This article discusses ways to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The author highlights two important events taking place on Apr...

Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Center, has inaugurated an installation called The Book of Names, which contains the names of 4.8 million Jews murdered...

Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead collaborated with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa on an album titled "Jarak Qaribak," set to be released on June 9, featuring artists ...

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Bud Light recently faced backlash from conservative consumers after partnering with a transgender influencer for a sponsored post, leading to calls for a boy...

In a light-hearted yet critical take on the Harry Potter universe in light of J.K. Rowling's controversies and Jewish sensitivity, the article suggests humor...

Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will be performing A Concert for Sugihara at Carnegie Hall on April 19th to honor Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who save...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit on the life and work of Juan de Pareja, a 17th-century Spanish artist who was formerly enslave...

The friendship between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow has come under scrutiny due to Crow's collection of...

In his book "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders Dreams?", Daniel Gordis argues that despite the challeng...

In this article, the author shares a recipe for Passover popovers that his mother-in-law introduced him to. The popovers are made by mixing matzo meal with o...

Texas real estate developer Harlan Crow's ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas have come under scrutiny due to Thomas' failure to disclose trips and...

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

Israeli historians and scholars of Polish Jewry and the Holocaust are criticizing the recent agreement between Israel and Poland that allows Israeli youth de...

Benjamin Ferencz, who passed away at the age of 103, was the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials, where he notably led the Einsatzgruppen Tri...

Acclaimed food writer Mimi Sheraton passed away at 97. She was a former New York Times food and restaurant critic and author of 16 books, including "The Whol...

"The Chosen," a popular Christian TV show about Jesus and his disciples, brings a unique focus on Judaism to the portrayal of early Christianity by highlight...

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Jewish families are planning outings during the days between the first two and last two days of Passover, known as chol hamoed. Various attractions and busin...

The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Jewish Language Project showcases Jewish linguistic diversity through a multilingual Omer counter dur...

Benjamin Balint's book, "Bruno Schulz: An Artist, a Murder, and the Hijacking of History," delves into the life and legacy of Bruno Schulz, a lesser-known Je...

Netflix's "Transatlantic," created by Anna Winger, dramatizes the life-saving efforts of Varian Fry, an American journalist who orchestrated the rescue of ov...