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In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many Jews express concern about the influence of extremist Christian beliefs shaping U.S...

In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, Congressman Brad Schneider, a Democrat and Jewish representative of the area, is channeli...

Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian American journalist, was killed during an IDF operation, sparking controversy over the investigation into her death. The U.S...

Palestinian workers in Israel face dire living conditions, often staying in makeshift shacks and encampments due to the high cost of work permits and limited...

In recent New York primaries, a business-funded Super PAC known as Common Sense New Yorkers claimed success after most candidates backed by Rep. Alexandria O...

Sidney Lumet's rarely acknowledged 1968 comedy, \"Bye Bye Braverman,\" offers a humorous exploration of Jewish identity and friendship amidst its uneven paci...

Barbra Streisand, particularly through her roles and performances such as in "Funny Girl" and her self-directed film "Yentl," redefined beauty and femininity...

"Menashe" is a film based on the true story of a Hasidic widower, Menashe Lustig, struggling to raise his son in a strict religious community that does not a...

This recipe is for hot-smoked salmon, not lox, which is cold-smoked. Hot-smoking results in a bright orange slab that can be used in various ways, such as in...

Avodah, a Jewish social justice organization, has fired an anti-Zionist activist, Anna Rajagopal, following pressure from StopAntisemitism.org. Avodah denied...

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has revealed a stark divide within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding abortion. Tradition...

NBA star Kevin Love had a culturally rich wedding ceremony as he married Jewish supermodel Kate Bock in New York. The ceremony was marked by Jewish tradition...

Oscar Hammerstein II, known for pioneering the modern Broadway musical alongside Jewish composers like Richard Rodgers, had a complex relationship with his J...

Manischewitz, known for its traditional Jewish products like sweet wine and Passover treats, has recently been showcasing a more irreverent and playful side ...

"Smahtguy" is a graphic novel that tells the life story of Barney Frank, a pathbreaking gay legislator known for his gruff demeanor and no-nonsense approach ...

Inbal Sharett-Singer, the great-granddaughter of Israel's second prime minister, will become the senior cantor at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, making her th...

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a senior Jewish member of Congress and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is leveraging his Jewish identity in his reelection ca...

Alec Baldwin and Woody Allen conducted an Instagram Live interview focused on Allen's new book, "Zero Gravity," mainly a collection of his New Yorker pieces....

The Forward has won a record-breaking 43 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism at the 41st American Jewish Press Associations annual cere...

Mel Brooks, the legendary comedian and filmmaker, is known for creating a distinct genre of parody films that have entertained audiences for decades. In Dan ...

In the case of Kennedy vs. Bremerton School District, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of high school football coach Joe Kennedy, allowing him to pray at the...

Zach Golden explores the burgeoning world of Yiddish startups, driven by passionate individuals reviving Yiddish culture and language across the U.S. Despite...

Several prominent Jewish groups have criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling in Kennedy v. Bremerton, which sided with a public high school football coach...

This article discusses the significance of the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and draws parallels to the upcoming Israeli el...

Rob Eshman examines the importance of truth through a Jewish lens in the context of the January 6 Capitol riots and subsequent hearings. Grounded in Jewish t...

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, various American Jewish groups are mobilizing for activism. The National Council of...

A group of yeshiva bochurs, students at Chabads flagship yeshiva in Crown Heights, have been putting up signs around New York City proclaiming "MESSIAH IS HE...

Dr. Hussein Abdul-Latif and Dr. Morissa Ladinsky are the only two doctors in Alabama providing gender-affirming care to trans youth. Despite the challenges o...

Christopher Michaelson shares his personal journey of reconciling his Jewish and Chinese identities, which were initially in conflict due to societal and fam...

The Mapping Project, a controversial map identifying Boston entities linked to Israeli activities, has sparked division among Jewish leftists and broader out...

The outgoing Israeli government, which included Arab political parties for the first time, made meaningful changes for Israeli Arabs but also empowered dange...

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid have announced the end of their governing coalition, which had just marked its one-yea...

Three prominent Juneteenth Shabbat events were held in 2022 across Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City, organized primarily by Jews of color, to hon...

Jean-Louis Trintignant, the celebrated French actor who passed away at 91, left a complex legacy interwoven with the experiences of Jewish colleagues and Fra...

The foreign affairs committee of Catalonia, Spain's second-most populous region, has accused Israel of committing apartheid in a draft resolution that was re...

The Jewish Theological Seminary in Morningside Heights is hosting an exhibition titled "To Build a New Home: Celebrating the Jewish Wedding," showcasing vari...

This article outlines various events organized by Jewish communities across the United States to celebrate Juneteenth, highlighting the intersection of Jewis...

Beatrice Weber shares her compelling journey advocating for proper secular education for Hasidic boys, challenging the status quo within her community. After...

"Gravity Falls" is a highly acclaimed animated television series created by Alex Hirsch. The show follows the adventures of 12-year-old twins Dipper and Mabe...

The author shares the story of their father, a Holocaust survivor who spoke multiple languages including Yiddish. Their parents were Yiddishists, using the l...

The South African Press Council has expelled the South African Jewish Report, the country's leading Jewish newspaper, for describing a cartoon promoted by th...

Yisroel Goldstein, former rabbi of Chabad of Poway, was released early from his prison sentence due to COVID-19 protocols. After pleading guilty to tax and w...

The article by Robin Washington, published by the Forward, challenges the widely-held myth surrounding Juneteenth, which is often believed to mark the day th...

In an interview, New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her commitment to combating antisemitism, highlighting her personal connection and understanding de...

This article explores Iran's relationship with Israel and the Jewish community before and after the Islamic revolution. It discusses the end of Iran's diplom...

In this article, Rabbi Seth Winberg argues that Orthodox rabbis need to take a stronger stance against guns, as they are the leading cause of death for child...

The article explores the historical relationship between the Forverts newspaper and its women readers. While the Forverts aimed to provide news and support f...

Fans of the popular show Stranger Things have been getting tattoos of the number "011" on their wrists, which is the number given to the superpowered charact...

David Kertzer's book, "The Pope at War," sheds light on Pope Pius XII's silence regarding the Nazi atrocities during World War II. Utilizing newly opened Vat...

The 2022 election cycle has seen pro-Israel lobbying groups AIPAC and J Street endorsing candidates in a number of races across the country. While they are o...