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The Israeli TV series "Valley of Tears" has sparked a national conversation about the Yom Kippur War and the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PT...

Roman Polanski's 2019 film "An Officer and a Spy," which delves into the Dreyfus Affair, presents a modern take on historical events, emphasizing themes of p...

The announcement of a third Wonder Woman film starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins comes amid social media backlash concerning Gadot's past suppo...

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing Jewish families in the United States to cut synagogue dues from their budgets. Congregations are see...

President Trump issued a controversial pardon to Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who had been previously convicted of tax evasion, ...

In this personal essay, Carly Pildis reflects on the feelings of loneliness and alienation that many Jews experience during the Christmas season. She discuss...

The author reflects on how her celebration of Christmas as a child, despite being Jewish, gradually lost its appeal as she grew older. She explains that her ...

A Muslim-American leader, Salam Al-Marayati, was disinvited from a panel of civil-rights giants organized by progressive Jewish groups after he published an ...

Musa Hadid, the mayor of Ramallah, is depicted in David Osit's documentary "Mayor," which captures the daily challenges of managing a Palestinian city under ...

The article discusses the debate over whether the Biden administration should adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of ant...

Experts believe that President-elect Joe Biden should respond to the rising antisemitism of the past four years by using his platform to push back against di...

Morocco's agreement to normalize relations with Israel has been seen by some as a prize for its recognition of American sovereignty over Western Sahara. The ...

Benjamin Netanyahu's participation in a music video for Hanukkah, performing a duet with Israeli pop star Eden Ben Zakan, raises eyebrows as it mixes politic...

Hallmark's attempt at creating Hanukkah-themed movies reveals a complex relationship between Jewish and Christian holiday narratives. The movies like "Double...

Israel and Morocco have announced the establishment of full diplomatic relations, becoming the fourth Arab state to normalize ties with Israel in the past fo...

"Puppy for Hanukkah," the popular Hanukkah song by Daveed Diggs, was not only intended to be a catchy tune but also aimed to promote Jewish inclusivity. The ...

Marking the 125th anniversary of Alfred Dreyfus's imprisonment on Devil's Island, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Dreyfus Affair and contemporary...

Hamilton star Daveed Diggs has released a new Hanukkah song called "Puppy for Hanukkah" that captures the excitement and disappointments of the holiday. The ...

The biographical film "Mank" sheds light on the complex life of Herman J. Mankiewicz, best remembered for co-authoring the screenplay for "Citizen Kane." Whi...

A new bilingual edition of Kadya Molodowsky's Yiddish children's poetry, titled "Through an Endless Stretch of Land," has been published in Sweden. The colle...

In Zhanna Slor's defense of Ron Howard's film adaptation of "Hillbilly Elegy," she explores how the film resonates with Jewish themes, particularly the impor...

This article discusses the complicated legacy of Woody Allen, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the allegations of sexual misconduct against him. T...

A Yiddish children's book focusing on klezmer musicians in Romania is being highlighted in an online reading event hosted by YAAANA (Yiddish Arts and Academi...

Oren Cass, a pro-union conservative, is part of a growing group seeking to redefine conservatism by emphasizing the importance of a strong labor market to su...

Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Secretary of State, has a notable Yiddish writer in his lineage. His great-grandfather, Meir Blinken (al...

The Trump administration's State Department plans to defund international non-profit organizations that support the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) ...

The author discusses the significance of round challahs, particularly during the High Holidays. While the usual braided challah shape has symbolism related t...

Susan Polgar, a pioneering figure in chess, broke records as the first woman to qualify for the World Chess Championship, defying significant sexism and adve...

In an opinion piece, historian Michael Brenner examines the complexities of comparing Donald Trump's actions to those of the Nazis, following CNN anchor Chri...

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has pledged to improve conditions for Jewish and pro-Israel students on campus after a federal complaint alleg...

Rob Eshman reflects on his experience as a rabbi's husband, offering insights and advice to Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris. Eshman parallels the novel...

"The Meaning of Hitler," a documentary by Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker, seeks to explore Adolf Hitler's significance but ultimately falls short of its ...

Alec Baldwin is leaving his talk show, "Here's the Thing," on WNYC and moving to iHeartRadio due to a disagreement over Woody Allen. Baldwin, a longtime frie...

Eli Steele, a Black, deaf, and Jewish filmmaker, challenges societal norms in his work, including his latest film "What Killed Michael Brown" which investiga...

"Valley of Tears," an Israeli-American coproduction, is the most substantial treatment of the Yom Kippur War committed to film. The ambitious 10-part drama s...

President Trump, often criticized for divisive rhetoric, surprisingly gained support among minorities in the 2020 election, securing significant votes from B...

As the world mourns the loss of Alex Trebek, the beloved host of Jeopardy!, this reflection by Benjamin Ivry honors the show's deep connections with Jewish c...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling cancer. As a leading exponent of Ort...

Joe Biden, the current presidential candidate, is notable for having Jewish relatives through his children's marriages. Hunter Biden, his son, first married ...

Paula White, a prominent evangelical advisor to President Trump, recently delivered a charged sermon at a prayer service for Trump's reelection that echoes t...

Reverend Paula White, a spiritual adviser to former President Donald Trump and a noted Christian Zionist, has been known for incorporating Jewish rituals int...

The article discusses how the recent election challenged the notion that race is the primary factor determining political beliefs and voting patterns. It hig...

In this contemplative essay, Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro reflects on the legacy of Yitzhak Rabin, highlighting a perspective that diverges fr...

In this editorial, Jodi Rudoren emphasizes the importance of empathy and unity in the midst of political polarization and division, urging against gloating a...

The Viennese Jewish community was placed on lockdown after a shooting spree near the main synagogue in Vienna that killed at least four people and injured 15...

A shooting near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue in Vienna has resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. The attack, which involved shots fire...

In her article, Stacey Dorenfeld discusses California's Proposition 14 as a significant stride in stem cell research, likening its importance to Judaism's co...

President Trump's four years in office have been marked by significant events such as the coronavirus pandemic, economic downturn, impeachment, and controver...

The article explores the political dynamics within Los Angeles' Persian Jewish community during the 2020 U.S. presidential elections. While a significant por...

Cecilia Chiang, the renowned chef and owner of The Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco, was a prominent figure in the city's culinary scene from 1961 until ...