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Jared Isaacman, a self-made billionaire and founder of Shift4 Payments, leads the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first spaceflight with an entirely non-p...

In his proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month, President Joe Biden highlighted significant Jewish milestones, noting the historic achievements of Do...

Anne Buydens Douglas, who died at the age of 102, was known for her philanthropy and her collaboration with her husband, Kirk Douglas, in donating their weal...

A cherished mural, "Fabric of Our Lives," on Chicago's Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center, recently underwent a significant restoration after standing f...

Jewish creators on TikTok are trying to reclaim the song "If I Were a Rich Man" from the musical Fiddler on the Roof, which has been used in an antisemitic t...

"The Human Factor," a documentary by Israeli filmmaker Dror Moreh, explores the near success and subsequent disintegration of the peace process between Israe...

Antisemitism is on the rise among the right-wing Hispanic population in Miami, with graffiti messages linking Judaism to communism and conspiracy theories ab...

An independent investigation by Manhattan's Central Synagogue has found that Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman, a senior leader of the Reform movement, engaged in sexu...

The author, a former Human Rights Watch researcher, reflects on his initial skepticism about applying the term "apartheid" to the Israeli-Palestinian context...

Bob Fass, a legendary radio figure from WBAI-FM known for his unconventional and radical style, passed away at 87. For over fifty years, Fass hosted the late...

This article discusses the connection between Jon Ossoff, the current senior senator from Georgia and a former ultimate Frisbee player, and how his skills in...

Scott Stringer, New York City's comptroller and a candidate for mayor, visited Borough Park, Brooklyn, a heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, to garner supp...

Carly Pildis shares her mother's recipe for a comforting and delicious Ashkenazi brisket. The recipe is easy to make and requires time as the main ingredient...

The article discusses five Oscar-nominated live action shorts, including two films made by Israeli and Palestinian directors, that explore complex moral issu...

Isaac Brooks Fishman, an Orthodox Jew and attorney in DC, critiques the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism for failing to effectively protect against an...

Combat Anti-Semitism Movement, a new organization created to fight anti-Semitism, is part of a larger trend of well-funded groups focused on combating anti-S...

The Israeli acting industry is small, so it feels like there are only a handful of actors who appear in many Israeli shows. This is partly because some actor...

Ron Hoffman, a self-described "hippie ALS guy," has been providing support and services to people living with ALS for nearly 25 years. He offers everything f...

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist and author, has been keeping busy during the pandemic with Zoom lectures, meetings, and even running lines wi...

Tucker Carlson's recent espousal of the Great Replacement Theory on Fox News has sparked controversy and raised concerns about its anti-Semitic history. The ...

Tibors Kosher Meats, a renowned kosher butcher shop in Cleveland, has been implicated in a scandal involving money laundering and the illicit vape trade. The...

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has reopened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors back after pandemic closures. Among the featur...

A battle over antisemitism erupted at the City University of New York (CUNY) when two resolutions addressing the definition of antisemitism were brought to t...

Eric Adams, a leading candidate for mayor of New York City, has increased his outreach efforts to the Jewish community. His goal is to build a coalition of s...

"Upheaval" is a new documentary that explores the life of Menachem Begin, the former Prime Minister of Israel. The film delves into the contradictions of Beg...

The Houthi militia in Yemen, backed by Iran, has expelled the last remaining Jews from the country, effectively ending over 2,000 years of Jewish history in ...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced controversy over alleged derogatory comments about the Jewish festival of Sukkot, reportedly made during his 2006 campai...

Advances in technology and growing interest among women have led to an uptick in women studying Talmud. Online platforms, such as the Sefaria website, provid...

Rabbi Chaim Litvin, affectionately known as the "Bourbon Rabbi," has expanded his expertise beyond kosher certification to creating his own line of bourbon. ...

Alex Tubis, the real-life artist behind the paintings in the popular TV series Shtisel, had never heard of the show when he was hired for its second season. ...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently halted a project where its staff members edited Wikipedia entries using pseudonyms, potentially violating Wikipedia...

Congressman Jamaal Bowman, representing a prominent Jewish district in New York, met with Israel Nitzan, the acting Israeli consul general, amidst previous c...

The article discusses how the TV show "Shtisel" presents a surprisingly progressive view of abortion within the Orthodox Jewish community. It challenges the ...

Rabbi Robert Marx, who died at the age of 93, was a prominent figure in social justice activism in Chicago. He was deeply impacted by witnessing the march le...

The University of Pennsylvania faced controversy for scheduling its commencement ceremony during Shavuot, a major Jewish holiday, sparking backlash from Jewi...

Mark Goldfeder critiques the efforts of the Nexus Task Force in proposing a replacement for the established IHRA definition of antisemitism. He argues that, ...

Duolingo recently released a highly anticipated Yiddish course, generating excitement among language enthusiasts and Yiddish aficionados alike. The course, d...

The legend of Murray's Cheese as a New York institution is a myth. Murray Greenberg, the supposed founder and Spanish Civil War veteran, never fought in the ...

Bagels in New York City are not just a food item but a cultural experience, steeped in history and the gritty charm of classic New York. The article explores...

Esteemed British playwright Tom Stoppard discovered his Jewish heritage later in life, profoundly influencing his identity and work. In Hermione Lee's compre...

The Yeshiva University Maccabees, a Jewish basketball team, have achieved a 36-game win streak, the second-longest in NCAA Division III history. The team's s...

Leading Jewish scholars have released the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA), offering a new framework that distinguishes between anti-Zionism and a...

Over 525 rabbis have expressed strong disapproval of efforts by certain Jewish Studies scholars to invite and engage with sociologist Steven M. Cohen, who wa...

A group of scholars has introduced the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism as an alternative to the widely adopted definition of antisemitism by the Intern...

The Forward offers a retrospective on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, one of America's most tragic industrial disasters, marking its 110th anniversary....

In this personal essay, the author describes their experience of praying outside during the pandemic. They reflect on the beauty and emotional impact of sing...

In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, the local Jewish community is organizing to mourn and su...

Steven M. Cohen, a prominent Jewish sociologist who was forced out of his tenured position in 2018 due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, has r...

Yaniv Iczkovits's novel, "The Slaughterman's Daughter," offers a nuanced exploration of 19th-century Jewish life in the Russian Empire, marrying elements of ...

The article explores four possible outcomes for Israel's fourth election within two years, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and handling ...