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"Parade," a musical revival centered on the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, explores themes of antisemitism and prejudice in America. The pro...

According to a recent poll by the Pew Research Center, Jews have the highest positive rating among major religious groups in the United States. The data show...

Ads for Netflix's store were inadvertently displayed on Holocaust denial videos hosted on Rumble, a platform popular with far-right users. This was reported ...

Rabbi Alberto (Baruch) Zeilicovich has come out of retirement to lead Aruba's Temple Beth Israel, a congregation he first encountered during a much-needed br...

A delegation of American Jewish leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) flew to Israel to lobby against a controversial judicial plan bac...

The author reflects on her love for gefilte fish, a traditional Jewish dish, and fears its extinction as the older generation that made it passes away. She r...

Jacob Steinmetz, a 19-year-old Orthodox Jewish pitcher and a prospect for the Arizona Diamondbacks, made headlines by striking out three Dominican Republic a...

The biblical story of David and Batsheva has recently become a focal point of debate on Twitter, largely in the context of discussions about sexual abuse wit...

Nick Fuentes, a notable figure in the far-right movement, is reconsidering his public adulation of Adolf Hitler, acknowledging its negative connotations and ...

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of a new advocacy group called Progressives for Israel amidst growing concern over diminishi...

Organizers claim that the recent protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's constitutional coup drew as many as 500,000 pro-democracy prote...

Two separate protests took place outside a Washington, D.C. hotel where Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, was speaking at an Israel Bond...

Darren Aronofsky's 1998 film "Pi" remains his most Jewish work, inspired by his own youthful encounters with Jewish mysticism in Israel. The film, centered a...

Alexandra Tatarsky's avant-garde one-woman show, "Sad Boys in Harpy Land," delves into complex themes through the lens of clowning, a traditionally interacti...

The upcoming Yiddish concert, "Refugees Together," is a musical commentary on being a refugee and a call for solidarity with the most threatened. The concert...

Despite recent controversial actions by the Israeli government, there has been a lack of significant protests from the American Jewish community. While Israe...

Steve Berman reflects on his past decision to resign from the Carter Center's Board of Councilors in protest of Jimmy Carter's book "Palestine: Peace Not Apa...

In this letter to the editor by Mordechai Levovitz, founder and clinical director of JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), Levovitz responds to criticism from Rabbis Bec...

Marc Bolan, son of a Russian-Polish Jewish lorry driver, transformed from his working-class East End roots to a glam rock icon with his band T. Rex. By 1972,...

This op-ed criticizes the misleading and distracting nature of a recent article that discusses Tennessee's new anti-drag laws in relation to Purim celebratio...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched an internal investigation after Fox News criticized some of its educational materials for allegedly including progr...

Doug Mastriano, a controversial figure accused of antisemitic behavior during his 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign, is considering a 2024 Senate run ...

A photo of two girls dressed as a cop and prisoner for a Purim costume contest on the OnlySimchas website and Instagram page sparked controversy and concerns...

The author discusses their experience of being priced out of Jerusalem and finding a new home in Haifa. They highlight the different atmosphere and sense of ...

Mel Brooks, the iconic comic whose career spans decades, remains a subject of fascination in Jeremy Dauber's biography, "Disobedient Jew." Unlike many of his...

In this article, the author discusses the fate of the cat, Mouschi, in the stage production of The Diary of Anne Frank. Contrary to expectations, Mouschi was...

Judy Heumann, a renowned disability rights activist, had a profound impact on the lives of the author's two sons, one of whom has a rare genetic mutation. Th...

The article explores the complex relationship between Charles Dickens and antisemitism as reflected in his works. Morris Meyer, a journalist writing in the e...

Cabbage, a versatile and affordable vegetable, has long been a staple in Jewish cuisine across Europe, America, the Middle East, and beyond. It is a member o...

The author, Ellen Cassedy, reflects on her grandfather's stories about Rose Schneiderman, a Jewish activist who fought for the rights of garment industry wor...

The biography "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew" by Jeremy Dauber, as reviewed by Andrew Silow-Carroll, delves into the life and legacy of the legendary Mel Brook...

Scott Adams, the creator of the renowned comic strip Dilbert, has sparked controversy by questioning the veracity of the well-documented Holocaust death toll...

The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies. Despite being a Jewish tale, Ch...

Purim baskets, or mishloach manot, have evolved from simple gifts of hamantashen and fruit into elaborate, themed displays that reflect creativity and, often...

A recent poll conducted by Nishma Research reveals that while Orthodox Jews find their lifestyle fulfilling, there is a growing number of individuals who hol...

In this article, the author explores the humble yet versatile ingredient of raisins in Jewish cuisine. Raisins have been a beloved ingredient in Ashkenazi, S...

This audio explores why the Yiddish word for malaria, "malyarye," is considered humorous in Jewish culture. The discussion begins by highlighting the linguis...

A phase 1 trial is underway for an innovative treatment called LY3884961 targeting Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder that predominantly affects Ashkenazi J...

This article discusses the influence of American Jewish philanthropists on Israeli politics and the threat it poses to Israeli democracy. The author argues t...

This article discusses the impact of playing the role of Anne Frank in the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" on four young actors. The actors share how portrayi...

Hulu's "History of the World, Part II" revisits Mel Brooks' comedic legacy by giving a modern twist to his signature slapstick and irreverent humor. While Br...

The streaming wars between platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu have resulted in an abundance of quality content, including an increase in Israeli TV sh...

Doron Krakow, President and CEO of JCC Association of North America, responds to an article that praises European Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) for their c...

This article discusses the significance of the name Vashti in Jewish and non-Jewish cultures. In the Purim story, Vashti is portrayed as a feminist hero for ...

Lewis R. Gordon, a renowned philosopher and head of the philosophy department at the University of Connecticut, has had a significant impact on Black history...

Adam McKinney, the incoming artistic director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, has used dance as a way to explore his own Black, Jewish, and Native American...

Mel Brooks, at the age of 96, reflects on creating "The History of the World Part II," finally giving fans a sequel after 42 years. In an email interview, Br...

A violent day in the West Bank unfolded as two Israeli brothers were shot dead by a Palestinian gunman in Huwara, leading to retaliatory riots by Israeli set...

The documentary "Israelism" explores how American Jewish institutions have portrayed Israel, emphasizing loyalty to the IDF and downplaying the darker aspect...

Elinor Tatum, the current publisher of the New York Amsterdam News, has been living Black history her whole life, taking over the newspaper from her father i...