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Joshua Cohen's novel, "Moving Kings," intertwines contemporary issues with biblical allegory, linking its characters to King David and his nephew Yoav from t...

Richard Spencer is a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, known for promoting a white ethno-state in the United States. Despite not fitting the ste...

Josh Mandel, a U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio, has accepted the first endorsement from a new Super PAC called #REV18 created by alt-right conspiracy theoris...

Anne Kauffman's new play "Mary Jane," directed by Kauffman and featuring Carrie Coon, explores the life of a single mother caring for a chronically ill child...

As Camp Newman, a beloved Jewish summer camp in Sonoma County, fell victim to devastating wildfires engulfing Northern California, its community of alumni, c...

"Steven Universe" is a popular show that explores themes of identity, family, and ethics through the adventures of Steven, a half-gem, half-human child. The ...

Princeton psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck, known for her work on reducing social tensions like bullying and ethnic conflicts, was awarded a MacArthur Genius G...

In his 1965 report for the Forverts, later included in his book "The Jews of Silence," Elie Wiesel recounts his moving experience of witnessing Simchat Torah...

Daniel Mendelsohn's memoir, "An Odyssey: A Father, a Son, and an Epic," intertwines a personal journey with a scholarly examination of Homer's epic. When Men...

In an episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders discovered they are cousins through shared DNA, despite not having a...

Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh have created a new cookbook, "Sweet: Desserts From London’s Ottolenghi," dedicated entirely to desserts, incorporating vibrant...

The Israel on Campus Coalition, a mainstream Jewish pro-Israel group, has endorsed the controversial website Canary Mission, known for creating political pro...

The author shares her struggle with an eating disorder that started during Yom Kippur in college, leading to self-hatred and unhealthy habits. She reflects o...

The article discusses the contrasting approaches of Presidents Obama and Trump towards Jewish values and perspectives. It highlights Obama's empathy and conn...

Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor, who was experimented on by Dr. Josef Mengele in Auschwitz, shared in a widely viewed video her decision to forgive Mengele ...

During High Holidays services, many synagogue-goers engage in sneak-reading, bringing a variety of books to dive into when the lengthy prayers become overwhe...

Actor and director Rob Reiner, known for his liberal stance since playing a role on 'All In The Family,' has initiated the Committee to Investigate Russia to...

On Yom Kippur, a day of fasting and prayer, many struggle with food cravings despite the solemnity of the occasion. The Forward staff shared their Yom Kippur...

The article discusses the Jewish ritual of Kapparot, where a chicken is waved around one's head as a form of atonement. The historical, halachic, and mystica...

The author reflects on her experience during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, highlighting the personal and societal impacts of the conflict in Israel. She discus...

Israeli volunteers from the ZAKA search and rescue organization recovered the body of Rabbi Haim Ashkenazi from a collapsed office building in Mexico followi...

Sarah Brammer-Shlay, a member of the IfNotNow movement, highlights the need to address a moral crisis within the Jewish community regarding the Israeli occup...

After a severe earthquake struck Mexico, killing over 200 people, Israel swiftly mobilized a search and rescue team to assist in the aftermath. Prime Ministe...

Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld," is a tribute to his comedic origins at The Comic Strip in New York City, where he refined his ...

Jamie Geller shares nostalgic memories and diverse culinary influences that shaped her love for traditional Jewish foods in a Rosh Hashanah-themed piece. She...

Jamie Geller shares a recipe for Crunchy Potato Kugel Cups, inspired by a family friend. The dish offers crispy corner pieces for all to enjoy, eliminating a...

Jamie Geller shared a recipe for an Overnight Brisket that allows for a hassle-free cooking experience by slow-cooking the meat overnight. The key to a moist...

This recipe for No Knead Challah by Jamie Geller provides a simple and delicious way to make challah without the need for kneading. The dough is prepared ahe...

Rabbinic leaders of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement have issued a proclamation urging immediate reporting of all forms of abuse, including child sexual abuse, ...

Since the late 1960s, Frederick Wiseman has delivered intimate and encyclopedic portrayals of American life through his documentary films. These works, such ...

Paul Auster's novel "4 3 2 1" has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Man Booker Prize, alongside works by authors such as Mohsin Hamid and Ali Smith, a...

In the Jewish year 5777, notable moments included Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, the UN criticizing Israeli settlements with the US abstain...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman was inaugurated as the fifth president of Yeshiva University, marking a significant leadership transition at this flagship institution o...

An ethics group, Citizens for Responsible Ethics in Washington, is suing the Treasury Department for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information Act reque...

IfNotNow has launched the #YouNeverToldMe campaign on social media to highlight stories from Jewish millennials who express disappointment that Jewish instit...

Noah Berlatsky critiques Hollywood's portrayal of Jewish characters, using the example of Stanley Uris from Stephen King's novel "It" and its film adaptation...

Jewish preschools, particularly those at Jewish Community Centers (JCCs), are attracting families from diverse backgrounds due to their strong focus on value...

Activists recently protested at a Utah flea market against a blanket they believed displayed a swastika, a symbol widely associated with Nazism. However, mar...

Susannah Heschel reflects on her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's experiences with deportation from Nazi Germany and his subsequent life in the United ...

Conan O'Brien is on a food-filled trip to Israel for his show "Conan Without Borders." He has been visiting popular eateries in Tel Aviv, dining with Prime M...

Fred Malek, a controversial figure due to his involvement in Richard Nixon's directive to list Jewish government employees, was nominated by President Donald...

An Israeli legal NGO, Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center, is urging New York City to remove statues honoring Peter Stuyvesant, citing his racist history targetin...

An Israeli nonprofit, Shurat HaDin, has called for the removal of memorials to former New York Governor Peter Stuyvesant due to his anti-Semitic views and di...

Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, humorously suggested that First Lady Melania Trump should have used the solar eclipse as an opportunity to escape from P...

In a bold and somber gesture, musician Billy Joel donned the yellow Star of David during his Madison Square Garden concert, marking a rare political statemen...

In a striking political statement, Billy Joel donned a yellow Star of David during his concert encore at Madison Square Garden in August 2017. The appearance...

The author, Jenny Singer, urges Jewish parents to protect their families from the potential harm of viewing solar eclipses despite the current popular trend....

The text discusses the ongoing debate surrounding statues of individuals with a history of oppressing specific groups, particularly focusing on monuments to ...

Michael Twitty explores his multifaceted identity as a Black, Jewish, and gay culinary historian using food as a weapon against bigotry. Reflecting on the vi...

August 12, 1952, marks a dark chapter in Soviet history known as the "Night of the Murdered Poets," where 13 Jewish intellectuals, including prominent Yiddis...