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Mark Levine, a seasoned Jewish advocate and health communicator, is set to become the Manhattan Borough President, bringing a focus on combating COVID-19 and...

The article discusses the problematic relationship progressive Jews face with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) staff at universities, who in theory sho...

This article highlights the 10 best Jewish recipes of 2021, featuring a range of dishes from different cuisines and cultures. The recipes include a creamy an...

Cameron Bernstein, a 23-year-old Yiddish enthusiast, gained popularity on TikTok for her videos about Yiddish language, music, and culture. She became one of...

The Forward has shifted from its traditional annual "Forward 50" list to a more concise "Forward Shortlist," spotlighting seven American Jews who captured at...

Ken Krimstein's latest graphic nonfiction book, "When I Grow Up, the Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers," revives the untold stories of six Jewish...

Maulana Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa, offered significant support and advice to a group of Black Jews in the early 1990s, assisting in the formation of th...

During the Christmas season, while many are unable to visit theaters due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, staying in and streaming movies remains an ideal alter...

Israeli parents are seeking access to the burial sites of their lost pregnancies or infants, challenging a long-standing custom known as Minhag Yerushalayim....

In the new Spider-Man movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home," there is a significant Jewish representation. Yeshiva University is featured in the skyline and a stu...

Tom Suozzi, a Democratic Congressman from New York, is running for governor of New York and sees it as a moment of fate. He has experience as a mayor and con...

"Let It Be Morning," directed by Israeli filmmaker Eran Kolirin, explores the complex identity dynamics between Israeli and Palestinian narratives. Based on ...

The author describes his father's last visit to Katz's Deli in New York City before his father's imminent passing due to stage 4 metastatic colon cancer at t...

Steven Spielberg's 75th birthday is an opportunity to celebrate his contribution to Yiddish culture. In the 1990s, Spielberg donated a large sum of money to ...

AIPAC, traditionally known for its lobbying efforts rather than direct political contributions, has announced the creation of two political action committees...

Henry Orenstein, a remarkable figure of Jewish resilience and innovation, died at the age of 98. Born in Poland, he survived the Holocaust through a daring i...

Amazon's Jeff Bezos sent 90-year-old actor William Shatner to space on Blue Origin's rocket, capturing the journey in a one-hour corporate propaganda film "S...

Steven Spielberg's film "Jaws," released in 1975, became a groundbreaking phenomenon, altering pop culture and film history. Despite formidable production ch...

Eric Adams, the incoming mayor of New York City, has rescheduled his inauguration ceremony from noon on Saturday, January 1st to the evening after Shabbat en...

The cream cheese shortage in New York City has been attributed to a water supply issue in the village of Lowville, home to one of the largest cream cheese fa...

"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later. The show, with themes ...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' recent symposium, "Vienna in Hollywood," highlights the profound influence European Jewish immigrants, particularly th...

The original concept for "West Side Story" involved a Jewish gang and a theme of religious intolerance, particularly around antisemitism. However, as the mus...

Steven Spielberg's early career breakthrough can be partly attributed to his work on the detective TV series "Columbo." At just 24, Spielberg directed the ep...

Barak Ravid's new Hebrew book, "Trump's Peace: The Abraham Accords and the Reshaping of the Middle East," provides an insider's look into the tumultuous rela...

The 1961 Superman comic titled "The Death of Superman," coinciding with the trial of Adolf Eichmann, reflects profound Jewish themes by mirroring the real-li...

Twitter's new privacy policy, which bans users from posting photos or videos of private individuals without their permission, has raised concerns among resea...

The author discovers a half-finished knitting project in her sister's belongings after her sister's death from cancer. Trying to honor her sister's memory, s...

During a speech at the American Muslims for Palestine convention, Zahra Billoo, head of the Council on American-Islamic Affairs (CAIR) San Francisco office, ...

Despite Mel Gibson's history of antisemitism and problematic behavior, he continues to find work in Hollywood due to personal relationships and a philosophy ...

The Kwanzakkah celebration organized by the Black Jewish Liberation Collective (BJLC) offers a space for embracing dual identities by combining the festiviti...

The author, David Zvi Kalman, designed a cigarette box to look like a small prayer book, which he calls a "cigarette siddur," raising questions about the int...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the documentary "Speer Goes to Hollywood," focusing on the Nazi architect Albert Speer. Andrew Birkin, who ...

Comedian Alex Edelman explores his Jewish identity through his solo show "Just For Us," inspired by his mixed feelings about attending a white supremacist me...

Former President Donald Trump worked on expanding the Abraham Accords while hospitalized with COVID-19, hoping to distract attention away from his illness, a...

The 2021 Hanukkah celebration at the White House, hosted by President Joe Biden, was a uniquely intimate event due to pandemic restrictions. It marked the fi...

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords celebrated her belated bat mitzvah at Temple Chaverim in Tucson, Arizona, marking a momentous and emotional milestone more th...

Hanukkah’s contemporary celebratory practices might bewilder the Maccabees, as it’s often seen as a Jewish equivalent to Christmas within American culture. M...

Mel Brooks' memoir, "All About Me!", promises a candid glimpse into his life but largely delivers a light-hearted and anecdotal chronicle of his career in sh...

Jewish leaders in New York are supporting U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman for his recent visit to Israel, amidst opposition from the Democratic Socialists ...

Residents of Beverly Hills found antisemitic flyers blaming Jews for the coronavirus pandemic in their driveways. The flyers, believed to be the work of the ...

Mazi Melesa Pilip, a former Israeli paratrooper and refugee from Ethiopia, recently won a seat in the county legislature on Long Island. She unseated a four-...

On the first night of Hanukkah, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff participated in the National Menorah lighting ceremony outside the White House, emphasizing J...

The author reflects on how Stephen Sondheim's music has played a significant role in his life. He describes specific moments and emotions in his life that ar...

Thanksgiving resonates deeply with Jewish culture not just because it's a secular holiday, but because of its intrinsic theme of gratitude, which is central ...

Greg Joseph, the only Jewish kicker in the NFL, recently kicked a game-winning field goal for the Minnesota Vikings, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Josep...

The article draws a provocative parallel between Ben Lerner, a celebrated Jewish prose-poet, and Eminem, the iconic rapper, highlighting their shared themes ...

The author expresses her frustration with the concept of "ALL-idays" as depicted in Old Navy's commercial, which attempts to encompass all holiday celebratio...

PJ Grisar curates a selection of seven films and TV shows ideal for viewing during the unusual overlap of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, known as Thanksgivukkah....

Jamaal Bowman, a progressive congressman from New York who is aligned with The Squad and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is facing criticism from...