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Every issue of the Yiddish literary magazine Sovetish heymland, which ran from 1961 to 1991, is currently being digitized for the first time in history by an...

Jewish Currents staff discuss the nuances and implications behind various stances on Zionism, especially at a time when the term and its opposition are parti...

Five Israeli paratroopers were mistakenly killed and seven wounded by friendly fire in Gaza, highlighting an issue of accidental deaths among Israeli troops ...

Ambassador Michael Oren offers insight into US-Israel diplomacy, exploring the implications of the US administration's decision to suspend weapons delivery t...

The text discusses the pervasive presence of barbarism in humanity and the need to confront and channel it in a sacred manner. It references historical atroc...

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The article discusses how initial casualty figures reported during the conflict between Israel and Hamas were likely exaggerated and based on data provided b...

Lord Pickles will lead an Expert Review on Alderney deaths with a focus on the murder of slave and forced laborers during WWII. Concerns arise regarding the ...

Language plays a crucial role in how we perceive and discuss mental health, and the use of stigmatizing or trivializing language can have harmful effects on ...

Amidst rising antisemitism, fear, and trauma, the American Jewish community remains resilient and compassionate. A recent surge in interest post-Oct. 7 showc...

The text reflects on the current situation of Jews in Britain, drawing parallels to historical warnings about rising antisemitism. Despite acknowledging a ri...

In the reflection by the CEO of Index on Censorship, the importance of balancing freedom of expression, the right to protest, freedom of religion, and the fu...

On Israel's 76th anniversary, the Israel Defense Forces found themselves battling in the Jabalia area, resembling a prior conflict with frustrations among so...

Rabbi Dweck provides solutions to various questions, from maintaining focus during prayer to understanding the significance of different Torah scripts. He al...

The article discusses the high child population in Gaza, where children make up nearly half of the population, a trend influenced by religious beliefs and hi...

Noa Swabel, a 16-year-old London schoolgirl from Golders Green, ranked seventh in the International Bible Quiz held in Jerusalem and broadcast on Israeli TV ...

In a series of letters to the editor, members of the Brighton & Hove Jewish community express differing views on Israel, with some emphasizing their support ...

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a novel by Heather Morris, is criticized as Holocaust entertainment for non-Jews, offering a romanticized version of the Holoca...

The Parashah Emor focuses on instructions for the priesthood, detailing aspects of rituals and qualifications for offering sacrifices in the Temple. While th...

The Shabbat times from May 10 to May 17 include the beginning and end times for Shabbat in various cities like London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gatesh...

The author reflects on their personal journey of Jewish affiliation, revealing a deep connection to Orthodox Judaism stemming from a family history where Jew...

This recipe features a dish called asparagus, lemon and feta spelt-otto, using pearled spelt as a healthier alternative to rice. The dish is cooked in a lemo...

Chef Eitan Bernath, Rabbi Shai Held, and fashion designer Rivky Itzkowitz explore Jewish identity through food, theology, and clothing respectively, reflecti...

Lily Greenberg Call, a Jewish staffer in the Biden administration, publicly resigned in protest of President Biden's Israel policy regarding the war in Gaza,...

The article discusses the narrative of the "blasphemer" in Leviticus and challenges the common translation of the sin as blasphemy. The story focuses on Ben ...

A Jewish woman in Oakland is surprised to see the Yiddish word "doikayt" on a license plate, symbolizing the ideology of Jews thriving wherever they are, opp...

The writer's encounter with a license plate bearing the Yiddish word "doikayt" prompts a reflection on the concept originating from the Jewish Labor Bund, em...

Allie Phillips shared her story of being denied an abortion in Tennessee due to fetal abnormalities, leading her to have the procedure in New York City. Mean...

The article discusses how campus protests often serve as a platform for leftist groups to push for increased jobs, resources, and power for progressive profe...

Matthias Goerne and Evgeny Kissin performed a captivating program of Schumann and Brahms songs at Carnegie Hall, featuring texts by Heinrich Heine, aligning ...

The text discusses the Biden administration's offer to trade Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader, for guarantees to keep Israeli military out of Rafah. It hi...

Comedians and educators Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt, authors of Israel 201, along with Moment Editor Sarah Breger, delve into the intricacies of everyday ...

Future of Jewish, a digital publication, now offers free access to its content aiming to educate and connect people worldwide with Judaism, Israel, and the J...

In May 2024, a City University of New York (CUNY) college canceled Hillel events marking Israel's Memorial and Independence Days due to security concerns ami...

After a kosher restaurant, Rothschild TLV, on the Upper East Side was vandalized, the Jewish community showed solidarity, with Ramaz students praying at the ...

Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel, known for her engaging videos, launched a fundraiser to support children in conflict areas, including Gaza, by selling pe...

A branch of the City University of New York (CUNY) recently canceled an Israeli Memorial Day event organized by Hillel at Kingsborough Community College due ...

Don Cohen, a retired Jewish community relations professional from West Bloomfield, MI, shares insights on the upcoming election, noting that despite recent e...

Deborah Pardes, Vice President of Swell in Los Angeles, criticizes the current state of news delivery, particularly its sensationalized and biased nature tha...

Comedians and educators Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt, along with Moment editor Sarah Breger, discuss everyday life in Israel, including biking on Yom Kippu...

Jewish childhood comfort foods from various regions around the world invoke warm memories for those who grew up within these diverse Jewish communities. From...

A growing anti-Zionist sentiment within the America First movement, as exemplified by Tucker Carlson’s interview with Palestinian Pastor Munther Isaac, is ch...

At the University of California's Berkeley campus, a diverse group of activists are part of an encampment protest advocating for peace and an end to the Isra...

A middle school teacher in Connecticut was suspended for a lesson on the Holocaust that involved asking students to draw a swastika, list positive things abo...

The text discusses the author's experience with baking challah and how they lost their motivation for it over the past year. They introduce a new recipe for ...

Photographer Daniel Kramer, known for his work with Bob Dylan, passed away at 91, having captured intimate images during a transformative year for Dylan. Les...

David Sklar's play "Vial" explores the complexities of Jewish identity, free speech, and campus politics and has become especially poignant following recent ...

David Sklar's play 'Vial,' originally a pandemic project, gains renewed relevance and controversy as it gets workshopped in Montreal amidst heightened tensio...

In a discussion on antisemitism in America and Europe, the writer notes that while there are pockets of antisemitism on both fringes of society in America, i...

The episode delves into the work of Itamar Marcus and the Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) in exposing the incitement of violence against Jews and Israel promot...